# Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 297058 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/297058)
- Website: https://www.chewtonmendipschool.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,645; spending £60
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset, North Somerset
- Other names: Enrichment Fund (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chewton-mendip-school-charitable-trust

The charity helps pay for children to participate in activities that will enrich their lives.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,645 | £60 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £940 | £60 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,396 | £9,968 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,360 | £10.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £12.8k | £2,843 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the education of the pupils of the school.

## What it funds

Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust 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 Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust reported income of £1,645 and spending of £60. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £23.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (chewtonmendipschool.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 Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,665 a year.

### How large is Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Chewton Mendip School Charitable Trust reported income of £1,645 and spending of £60.


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