# Educational Foundation of John Farrington

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 526488 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/526488)
- Latest income: £3,524; 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: Lancashire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-john-farrington

The Foundation makes grants to qualifying persons or groups of persons to advance their education (social and physical ),but not for post graduate studies.Grants are restricted to persons under the age of 25 and who are permanent residents in Ribbleton, in the City of Preston, the Parishes of Goosnargh, Grimsargh, Haighton, Longridge and Whittingham and the former Urban District of Fulwood.

## 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 | £3,524 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,426 | £5,512 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,306 | £5,040 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,174 | £5,170 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,115 | £2,835 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 years who are or have a parent or parents resident in the area comprising ribbleton, in the borough of preston, the parishes of goosnargh, grimsargh, haighton, longridge and whittingham and the former urban district of fulwood.

## What it funds

Educational Foundation of John Farrington 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 Educational Foundation of John Farrington reported income of £3,524 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £18.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Educational Foundation of John Farrington 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 John Farrington open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Educational Foundation of John Farrington 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 John Farrington fund?

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

### Does Educational Foundation of John Farrington give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Educational Foundation of John Farrington give each year?

The register does not break out Educational Foundation of John Farrington'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,711 a year.

### How large is Educational Foundation of John Farrington?

In its latest reported year Educational Foundation of John Farrington reported income of £3,524 and spending of £0.


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