# Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1076943 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1076943)
- Website: https://Charneybassett.org.uk
- Latest income: £11k; spending £1,222
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: Charney Bassett National School (previous); Clet (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charney-bassett-and-lyford-educational-trust

provides individual grants to residents of Charney Bassett and Lyford who are under 25 years old, and to organisations locally for education and training purposes of the wider community

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | £11k | £1,222 | not filed |
| 14 May 2024 | £10.5k | £4,337 | not filed |
| 14 May 2023 | £8,538 | £3,751 | not filed |
| 14 May 2022 | £7,027 | £2,404 | not filed |
| 14 May 2021 | £6,827 | £4,246 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity is to promote the education of beneficiaries who are resident in the area of benefit in such ways as the trustees think fit, including by:a) the provision of items, services and facilities for schools and colleges attended by beneficiaries;b) otherwise promoting the education of beneficiaries who are in need of financial assistance2) if and in so far as the income of the charity cannot be applied towards the object it may be applied towards general charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit

## What it funds

Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust reported income of £11k and spending of £1,222. Over its last 5 reported years, to 14 May 2025, it spent £16k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (charneybassett.org.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 Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust fund?

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

### Does Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 14 May 2025 was £1,222. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,192 a year.

### How large is Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust?

In its latest reported year Charney Bassett and Lyford Educational Trust reported income of £11k and spending of £1,222.


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