# The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 312547 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/312547)
- Website: https://www.yourpathways.org.uk
- Latest income: £3,744; spending £3,000
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Ealing
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-francis-courtney

One-off grants given to assist in education, fees, living expenses or travel abroad to those living in the London Borough of Ealing. Preference given to those who have not reached the age of 25.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £3,744 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,668 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,666 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,598 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,497 | £3,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In awarding to beneficiaries scholarships, bursaries or maintenance allowances tenableat any school, university, or other place of learning approved by the trustees; providing financial assistance, clothing, tools, instruments or books to help beneficiaries on leaving school, a university or any other educational establishment to prepare for, or to enter, a profession, trade or calling

## What it funds

The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young 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 Francis Courtney reported income of £3,744 and spending of £3,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £15k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (yourpathways.org.uk) 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 Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney 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 Francis Courtney fund?

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

### Does The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney give each year?

The register does not break out The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £3,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,000 a year.

### How large is The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney?

In its latest reported year The Educational Foundation of Francis Courtney reported income of £3,744 and spending of £3,000.


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