# Crayton'S Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 526899 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/526899)
- Latest income: £5,673; spending £223
- 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: Cumbria
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/craytons-educational-foundation

The Crayton Charity manages a small village field.Bequeathed by a Mr Crayton (circa 1850) to ensure some education for the children of Nateby. Over many years, circumstances have altered regarding education and the amount of money provided by the legacy. However every Christmas surplus income from the letting of the field is distributed to the children.

## 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 Oct 2026 | £5,673 | £223 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2025 | £5,613 | £292 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2024 | £8,753 | £3,364 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2023 | £10.8k | £2,323 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2022 | £10.1k | £50 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) assisting children living in the beneficial area to attend schools other than elementary. B) making arrangments to attend to the health of children attending a public elementary school in the beneficial area, and in otherwise promoting the education, including social and physical training of children of the poorer classes of the parish.

## What it funds

Crayton'S Educational 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 Crayton'S Educational Foundation reported income of £5,673 and spending of £223. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Oct 2026, it spent £6,252 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Crayton'S Educational 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 Crayton'S Educational Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Crayton'S Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does Crayton'S Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Crayton'S Educational Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Crayton'S Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Crayton'S Educational Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Oct 2026 was £223. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,250 a year.

### How large is Crayton'S Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year Crayton'S Educational Foundation reported income of £5,673 and spending of £223.


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