# Church of England Charity School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 201295 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/201295)
- Latest income: £55; spending £55
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/church-of-england-charity-school

In December 2020 we gave £52 to St Mary's Church towards children's work and general upkeep of the church.

## 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 Jan 2026 | £55 | £55 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £54 | £54 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £54 | £54 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £83 | £83 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £55 | £55 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) the provision of rewards or prizes to or for the benefit of children attending some public elementary school, and also the church school on sundays, who shall have attended such schools for not less than one year. 2) payments to or for the benefit of children not less than 11 years of age to encourage their continued attendance at the church school and some elementary school or schools. 3) the promotion of religious education in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England of children resident in the parish of wedmore. 4) the promotion of the education of children and persons under 18 resident in the parish.

## What it funds

Church of England Charity School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Church of England Charity School reported income of £55 and spending of £55. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £301 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Church of England Charity 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 Church of England Charity School open for applications now?

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

### Where does Church of England Charity School fund?

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

### Does Church of England Charity School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Church of England Charity School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Church of England Charity School give each year?

The register does not break out Church of England Charity 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 Jan 2026 was £55. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £60 a year.

### How large is Church of England Charity School?

In its latest reported year Church of England Charity School reported income of £55 and spending of £55.


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