# Charity of William Westley

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 295794 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/295794)
- Latest income: £1,388; spending £710
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-william-westley

The Trustees shall apply the income in promoting the education of young persons resident in Whittlesford either by providing such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for the William Westley School as may from time to time be agreed between the Trustees and the Governors of the School or in such other ways as the Trustees think fit.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £1,388 | £710 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,477 | £1,858 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £999 | £917 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,230 | £821 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £731 | £5,140 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) A yearly sum of 75p to the vicar or priest in charge for the time being of the ecclesiastical parish of st mary and st andrew, whittlesford for preaching a sermon in that eccesiastical parish on the sunday nearest the 13th july in each year. (2) Promoting the education of young persons resident in whittlesford either by providing such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for the William Westley school as may from time to time be agreed between the trustees and the governors or the school after consultation with the said authority or in such other ways as the trustees think fit. In allocating benefits in accordance with the provisions of the last preceding sub-clause the trustees shall have regard for the promotion of education in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the church of England.

## What it funds

Charity of William Westley 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 of William Westley reported income of £1,388 and spending of £710. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £9,446 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of William Westley 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 Charity of William Westley open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charity of William Westley fund?

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

### Does Charity of William Westley give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charity of William Westley makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charity of William Westley give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of William Westley's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £710. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,889 a year.

### How large is Charity of William Westley?

In its latest reported year Charity of William Westley reported income of £1,388 and spending of £710.


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