# Colton United Schools

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 528480 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/528480)
- Latest income: £7,366; spending £2,402
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Staffordshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/colton-united-schools

Our trust deed states that we pay towards the upkeep etc of the school buildings.To this end we paid for the restoration of the school clock. Secondly, we promote the education of children who,or whose parents, are resident in the Parish of Colton, or who are in attendance at the said school.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £7,366 | £2,402 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,019 | £7,679 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,890 | £3,120 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,302 | £7,146 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,662 | £492 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) maintenance of the school premsises of Colton endowed school 2) promoting education of children who or whose parents are resident in parish of Colton or who are in attendance at the said school

## What it funds

Colton United Schools is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Colton United Schools reported income of £7,366 and spending of £2,402. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £20.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Colton United Schools in its sources (last checked 4 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 Colton United Schools open for applications now?

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

### Where does Colton United Schools fund?

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

### Does Colton United Schools give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Colton United Schools makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Colton United Schools give each year?

The register does not break out Colton United Schools's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,402. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,168 a year.

### How large is Colton United Schools?

In its latest reported year Colton United Schools reported income of £7,366 and spending of £2,402.


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