# The Blackthorn Old School Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209185 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209185)
- Latest income: £538; spending £2,400
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/blackthorn-old-school-trust

The objective of the charity is to advance the education of the pupils living within the ecclesiastical parish of Ambrosden by providing and assisting with the provision of facilities for their education. The income from funds is used each year to support local children. In previous years before charity status, funds have been used for school trips, breakfast clubs, musical instruments etc.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Blackthorn Old School Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Blackthorn Old School Trust reported income of £538 and spending of £2,400.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Blackthorn Old School Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Blackthorn Old School Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Blackthorn Old School Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Blackthorn Old School Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Blackthorn Old School Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Blackthorn Old School Trust?

In its latest reported year The Blackthorn Old School Trust reported income of £538 and spending of £2,400.


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