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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 307442
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Educational Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 307442. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity makes grants to young people under the age of 25 living in the parish of Woburn Bedfordshire to assist with the costs of further education or vocational training.” Its charitable objects are: “Promoting the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 years who or whose parents are resident in the parish of woburn and who are in need of financial assistance and in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing:- (a) In awarding to such persons…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,577 and spending of £600.
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Latest income
£1,577
Latest spending
£600
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,577 | £600 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,071 | £1,700 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,007 | £1,225 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,911 | £1,300 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,901 | £915 |
Charitable objects
Promoting the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 years who or whose parents are resident in the parish of woburn and who are in need of financial assistance and in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing:- (a) In awarding to such persons scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any school, university, college of education, or other institution of further (including professional or technical) education approved for the purpose by the trustees; (b) 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), to undertake travel in furtherance thereof, or to prepare for or enter a profession, trade, occupation or service on leaving school, university, or other educational establishment.
Where it operates
Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Also known as
- Woburn Free School Charity
- Formerly
- The Educational Charity
- Trustees
- 4
What Educational Charity funds
Educational Charity 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,740 in total.
How to apply to Educational Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Educational Charity 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 about Educational Charity
Is Educational Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Educational Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Educational Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.
Does Educational Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Educational Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Educational Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Educational Charity'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 £600. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,148 a year.
How large is Educational Charity?
In its latest reported year Educational Charity reported income of £1,577 and spending of £600.
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