# Calne Advancement in Life Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 278477 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/278477)
- Website: https://www.calnewelfarecharities.org
- Latest income: £1,810; spending £1,549
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- 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/calne-advancement-in-life-charity

To aid those in receipt of education to pay for items or tuition they would not otherwise be able to afford. e.g. Travel costs, musical instuments. To further the possibilities of education.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Calne Advancement in Life Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Calne Advancement in Life Charity reported income of £1,810 and spending of £1,549.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Calne Advancement in Life Charity in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (calnewelfarecharities.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Calne Advancement in Life Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Calne Advancement in Life Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Calne Advancement in Life Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Calne Advancement in Life Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Calne Advancement in Life Charity?

In its latest reported year Calne Advancement in Life Charity reported income of £1,810 and spending of £1,549.


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