# Cottenham British School Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1058038 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1058038)
- Latest income: £5,785; spending £7,685
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cottenham-british-school-trust

TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM RESIDENTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT FOR ASSISTANCE WHEN ATTENDING FURTHER EDUCATION. THE AREA OF BENEFIT BEING COTTENHAM AND RAMPTON. AWARDS AND ASSISTANCE CAN ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPLICATIONS MADE BY VARIOUS YOUTH AND EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT. TRUSTEES MEET TWICE YEARLY.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | £5,785 | £7,685 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2025 | £5,368 | £1,370 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £3,894 | £2,442 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £4,021 | £6,220 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £4,793 | £2,600 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Trustee shall apply the income and may at their discretion apply the whole or part of the property of the charity in one or more of the following ways:- (a) In providing for any school in, or subtantially serving, the area of benefit books or equipment not otherwise normally provided as may be agreed between the trustees and the governors or managers of the school concerned; (b) In promoting either by means of sunday schools or in such other ways as the trustees think fit the religious instruction of persons who are resident in the area of benefit; (c) In the provision of financial assistance to any voluntary organisation having charitable objects directed to educating or improving the condition of life of persons resident in the area of benefit by developing their physical, mental and moral capacities through their leisure time activities; (d) In promoting the education of persons who are resident in the area of benefit and who are in need of financial assistance in either or both of the following ways:- (1) In awardng to such persons exhibitions, scholarships, bursaries, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any school, university, college of education or other institution of higher education approved for the purpose by the trustees; (11) in providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books to assist such persons to pursue their education (including the study of music and other arts) and to prepare for or enter a profession, trade,…

## What it funds

Cottenham British School Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Cottenham British School Trust reported income of £5,785 and spending of £7,685. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2026, it spent £20.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cottenham British School Trust 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 Cottenham British School Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Cottenham British School Trust fund?

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

### Does Cottenham British School Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Cottenham British School Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Cottenham British School Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Cottenham British School Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2026 was £7,685. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,063 a year.

### How large is Cottenham British School Trust?

In its latest reported year Cottenham British School Trust reported income of £5,785 and spending of £7,685.


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