# The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1069088 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1069088)
- Latest income: £15.5k; spending £23.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chelmsford-cathedral-school-foundation

Advancing the education of the pupils of the Cathedral School, Chelmsford.

## 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 | £15.5k | £23.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £15.3k | £18.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £14.4k | £1,962 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10.8k | £2,677 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £13.6k | £3,681 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1.the trustees shall stand possessed of the endowment fund and of all other money or property which may be paid or transferred to them upon trust to apply the same and income from the endowment fund to advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of educational recreational and other charitable facilities in augmentation of such facilities financed by the statutory body which maintains the school for the time being and in furtherance of this object but not further or otherwise the trustees may undertake activities which promote the charitable work of the school and further the education and advancement in life of the pupils. 2. To apply such sum or sums as the trustees think fit from time to time from the net annual income and or capital of the endowment fund in supporting the school and in particular to develop and maintain the fabric and amenities of the school. 3. To apply such sum or sums as the trustees think fit from time to time in one or more of the following ways: 1. In awarding to pupils of the school grants or maintenance allowances to enable them to travel whether in the United Kingdom or abroad in furtherance of their education; 2. In otherwise furthering the education of such persons.to apply such sum in whatever other charitable ways that the trustees consider promote the well being of the school and the education and welfare of the pupils and staff at the school...

## What it funds

The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation reported income of £15.5k and spending of £23.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £50.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation 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 The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Chelmsford Cathedral 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 31 Mar 2025 was £23.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.1k a year.

### How large is The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Chelmsford Cathedral School Foundation reported income of £15.5k and spending of £23.3k.


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