# Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508922 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508922)
- Latest income: £8,291; spending £2,786
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Lincolnshire
- Other names: Ulceby School Endowment Trust (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-thomas-richardson-for-a-free-school

"A school for the benefit of the poor of Ulceby by providing equipment, activities and special benefits for Ulceby, St Nicholas School in areas where such assistance is not available from the Local Education Authority"

## 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 Jul 2026 | £8,291 | £2,786 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £8,194 | £11.6k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £8,068 | £4,683 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £7,804 | £3,560 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £7,297 | £6,372 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A school for the benefit of the poor of ulceby for ever by providing equipment, activities and special benefits for ulceby, st nicholas' ce school in areas where such assistance is not available from the local education authority.

## What it funds

Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School reported income of £8,291 and spending of £2,786. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £29k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Lincolnshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School in its sources (last checked 6 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 of Thomas Richardson for A Free School open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Lincolnshire.

### Does Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free 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 Jul 2026 was £2,786. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,806 a year.

### How large is Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School?

In its latest reported year Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School reported income of £8,291 and spending of £2,786.


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