# The Dragonfly Schools Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170021 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170021)
- Website: https://www.thedragonflyschoolsfoundation.com/
- Latest income: £31.3k; spending £23.1k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Leeds City, Durham, North Yorkshire, City of York, Darlington, India
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dragonfly-schools-foundation

The object of the CIO is the advancement of education, for the public benefit, by the provision of schools, teaching, sponsorship and vocational training for the development of the mental, physical and moral capabilities in India. We have set up partnerships with charities operating in Rajasthan providing education and apprenticeships. Our main UK activity is fundraising and applying for grants.

## 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 2026 | £31.3k | £23.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £21.6k | £18.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £20.6k | £23.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £23.7k | £16.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £14.3k | £16.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of our charity is, for the public benefit, the advancement of education by the provision of Schools, teaching, sponsorship and vocational training for the development of the mental, physical and moral capabilities, and the improvement of the prospects for employment and access to further and higher education, of those children and adolescents living in India, who do not access education or training for any reason, including poverty, neglect, learning or other developmental difficulties, disability, low caste status or the absence of family members or carers.

## What it funds

The Dragonfly Schools Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Dragonfly Schools Foundation reported income of £31.3k and spending of £23.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £98.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City, Durham, North Yorkshire, City of York and Darlington and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dragonfly Schools Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thedragonflyschoolsfoundation.com) 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 The Dragonfly Schools Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Dragonfly Schools Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City, Durham, North Yorkshire, City of York and Darlington and 1 more area.

### Does The Dragonfly Schools Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Dragonfly Schools Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Dragonfly Schools Foundation'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 2026 was £23.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.7k a year.

### How large is The Dragonfly Schools Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Dragonfly Schools Foundation reported income of £31.3k and spending of £23.1k.


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