# The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307443 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307443)
- Latest income: £4,520; spending £2,187
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bedford
- Other names: The Kempston Charities (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-cater-and-others

The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others makes grants to residents, schools and organisations within the urban and rural areas of Kempston for educational needs. The Trustees meet three times a year and applicants are asked to forward an application by letter to the Clerk.

## 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 | £4,520 | £2,187 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,413 | £3,407 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,655 | £2,277 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,345 | £2,386 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,720 | £1,358 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Assisting pupils to attend schools other than primary; and otherwise promoting education of children.

## What it funds

The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and amateur sport for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others reported income of £4,520 and spending of £2,187. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others 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 Educational Foundation of Cater and Others open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others fund?

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

### Does The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others give each year?

The register does not break out The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others'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 £2,187. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,323 a year.

### How large is The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others?

In its latest reported year The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others reported income of £4,520 and spending of £2,187.


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