# Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307664 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307664)
- Website: https://www.dunkscharities.com
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- 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: Kent
- Other names: Dunk's and Spingett's Educational Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dunks-and-springetts-educational-foundation

The object of the charity is promoting the education ( including social and physical training) of children and young persons under the age of 25 years who are resident in the area of the parish of Hawkhurst.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.5k | £12.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £16.9k | £19.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £16.9k | £13k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.8k | £8,720 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promoting education of children and young people, under 25, resident in the area of the ancient parish of hawkhurst and who are in need of financial assistance.

## What it funds

Dunk'S and Springett'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 Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £53.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dunkscharities.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 Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dunk'S and Springett'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 Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Dunk'S and Springett'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 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.7k a year.

### How large is Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year Dunk'S and Springett'S Educational Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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