# Charity for A School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 288972 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/288972)
- Latest income: £2,284; spending £965
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Norfolk
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-for-a-school

The endowment from which the charity receives its income was left to benefit educationally the children of the village of Ingoldisthorpe. Today the charity mainly helps the village school to buy equipment not funded from the schools normal budget.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,284 | £965 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,132 | £4,639 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,058 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,108 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,086 | £2,165 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply the income of the charity (1) In making payments to the governors of ingoldisthorpe primary school to be applied by them in discharging their obligations under the education acts 1944 to 1980 with respect to the maintenance of the said school; (2) Subject thereto in either or both of the following ways: (a) In or towards providing such special benefits of any kind nor normally provided by the local education authority for the said school as may from time to time be agreed between the managing trustees and the said governors after consultation with the said authority; (b) In promoting in such ways as the managing trustees think fit the education of persons who are resident in the parish of ingoldisthorpe and the neighbourhood thereof in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the church of England.

## What it funds

Charity for A School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity for A School reported income of £2,284 and spending of £965. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £7,769 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity for A School in its sources (last checked 4 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 Charity for A School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity for A School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity for A School fund?

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

### Does Charity for A School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Charity for A School give each year?

The register does not break out Charity for A School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £965. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,554 a year.

### How large is Charity for A School?

In its latest reported year Charity for A School reported income of £2,284 and spending of £965.


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