# Educational Foundation of Henry Smith

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 311929 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/311929)
- Latest income: £1,205; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Surrey
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-henry-smith

To make grants to the needy in the ancient parish of Godalming.

## 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 | £1,205 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £297 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,110 | £2,046 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,105 | £1,240 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,077 | £1,615 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Provision of fees and travelling expenses and maintenance allowances for poor boys and girls resident. Promotion of education and social and physical training of poor boys and girls.

## What it funds

Educational Foundation of Henry Smith is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Educational Foundation of Henry Smith reported income of £1,205 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £4,901 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Educational Foundation of Henry Smith 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 Educational Foundation of Henry Smith open for applications now?

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

### Where does Educational Foundation of Henry Smith fund?

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

### Does Educational Foundation of Henry Smith give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Educational Foundation of Henry Smith makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Educational Foundation of Henry Smith give each year?

The register does not break out Educational Foundation of Henry Smith'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 £980 a year.

### How large is Educational Foundation of Henry Smith?

In its latest reported year Educational Foundation of Henry Smith reported income of £1,205 and spending of £0.


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