# Canonbury School Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1034918 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1034918)
- Website: https://canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk/parents/canonbury-school-foundation/
- Latest income: £2,055; spending £6,963
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Islington
- Other names: Canonbury Primary School Foundation (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/canonbury-school-foundation

The charity exists to finance the Primary School in two ways. Firstly by supporting capital projects that could not be funded from the school's main state budget and secondly by funding initiatives that enrich the children's curriculum and life.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £2,055 | £6,963 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £6,900 | £26.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £8,400 | £34.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,400 | £2,600 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £18.3k | £736 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in Canonbury school.

## What it funds

Canonbury School Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Canonbury School Foundation reported income of £2,055 and spending of £6,963. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £71.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Canonbury School Foundation in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk) 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 Canonbury School Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Canonbury School Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Canonbury School Foundation fund?

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

### Does Canonbury School Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Canonbury School Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Canonbury School Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Canonbury School Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £6,963. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.2k a year.

### How large is Canonbury School Foundation?

In its latest reported year Canonbury School Foundation reported income of £2,055 and spending of £6,963.


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