# Broome'S Lyneham Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 309325 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/309325)
- Latest income: £766; spending £850
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Other names: Broomes Charity (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/broomes-lyneham-charity

The Charity was set up by a Mr Broome in the 1700s to help the education of the under priveliged in the village of Lyneham. These days the interest accrued from the lump sum is given annually to the school for the purchase of books.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 | £766 | £850 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2024 | £754 | £600 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2023 | £754 | £800 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2022 | £738 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2021 | £722 | £1,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The grant of prizes or rewards to children who are bona fide resident in the ancient parish of Lyneham and who are and have for not less than two years been scholars in some public elementary school or schools. (b) The maintenance of evening classes. (c) The maintenance of the national school at Lyneham.

## What it funds

Broome'S Lyneham Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Broome'S Lyneham Charity reported income of £766 and spending of £850. Over its last 5 reported years, to 29 Mar 2025, it spent £4,250 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Broome'S Lyneham Charity in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 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 Broome'S Lyneham Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Broome'S Lyneham Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Broome'S Lyneham Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.

### Does Broome'S Lyneham Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Broome'S Lyneham Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Broome'S Lyneham Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Broome'S Lyneham Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 29 Mar 2025 was £850. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £850 a year.

### How large is Broome'S Lyneham Charity?

In its latest reported year Broome'S Lyneham Charity reported income of £766 and spending of £850.


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