# The Duffield Endowed School Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 515233 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/515233)
- Latest income: £19.6k; spending £22.3k
- 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: Derbyshire
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/duffield-endowed-school-foundation

Trustees meet to determine the funds available for maintenance (incl. insurance contribution) of William Gilbert School buildings. Consider applications for Ivan Wright financial awards from former pupils starting or continuing in higher education courses, or vocational training. Also, requests for financial help for pupils for trips/activities, whose parent(s) cannot afford the costs involved.

## 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 | £19.6k | £22.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £19.2k | £16.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £17.7k | £16.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £15.8k | £15.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £15.7k | £14.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the maintenance (including insurance) or otherwise for the benefit of the school buildings and premises of the foundation.

## What it funds

The Duffield Endowed School 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 The Duffield Endowed School Foundation reported income of £19.6k and spending of £22.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £84.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Duffield Endowed School Foundation 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 The Duffield Endowed School Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Duffield Endowed School Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Duffield Endowed School Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Duffield Endowed School Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Duffield Endowed School 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 £22.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.9k a year.

### How large is The Duffield Endowed School Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Duffield Endowed School Foundation reported income of £19.6k and spending of £22.3k.


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