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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 525819
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The Educational Foundation of John Seller is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 525819. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester. The register describes its activities as: “Schools, Youth Club, Scouts, organisations of an educational character in the Parish.” Its charitable objects are: “Provision of books or fittings for a school library, prizes for proficiency, exhibitions for education higher than elementary, or payment of educational fees or equipment to enable young persons to attend any evening school, day or evening classes, or courses of instruction. Books or fittings for a school library, or…” In the year to 2 Jan 2026 it reported income of £704 and spending of £1,097.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£704
Latest spending
£1,097
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2026 | £704 | £1,097 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | £703 | £480 |
| 2 Jan 2024 | £545 | £0 |
| 2 Jan 2023 | £1,701 | £550 |
| 2 Jan 2022 | £928 | £0 |
Charitable objects
Provision of books or fittings for a school library, prizes for proficiency, exhibitions for education higher than elementary, or payment of educational fees or equipment to enable young persons to attend any evening school, day or evening classes, or courses of instruction. Books or fittings for a school library, or apparatus suitable for observation or nature study for the use of scholars attending a public elementary school or evening school or past scholars of any such school residing in the beneficial area; prizes, exhibitions; financial assistance to enable young persons to attend evening school, day or evening classes or courses of instruction.
Where it operates
Cheshire West & Chester
- Also known as
- John Sellers' Trust
- Trustees
- 4
What The Educational Foundation of John Seller funds
The Educational Foundation of John Seller is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 2 Jan 2026, it spent £2,127 in total.
How to apply to The Educational Foundation of John Seller
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Educational Foundation of John Seller 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 The Educational Foundation of John Seller
Is The Educational Foundation of John Seller open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Educational Foundation of John Seller 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 John Seller fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.
Does The Educational Foundation of John Seller give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Educational Foundation of John Seller makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Educational Foundation of John Seller give each year?
The register does not break out The Educational Foundation of John Seller's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 2 Jan 2026 was £1,097. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £425 a year.
How large is The Educational Foundation of John Seller?
In its latest reported year The Educational Foundation of John Seller reported income of £704 and spending of £1,097.
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