# The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 529605 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/529605)
- Latest income: £2,001; spending £559
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-reverend-michael-syddall

To assist governors of the school to meet their obligations. Promote education incl social/physical training. Financial assistance to former pupils to further their education or enter a profession.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £2,001 | £559 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £1,950 | £6,358 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £1,632 | £5,480 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £2,422 | £4,648 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £1,698 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Application of income. (1)subject to the payments aforesaid the trustees shall apply the income of the charity in assisting the governors for the time being of the school to defray the cost of meeting their obligations under the education acts 1944 to 1986. (2)if and in so far as the income of the charity is not required for application as aforesaid the trustees shall apply the same in either or both of the following ways: (a)in providing or assisting in the provision at the school or at any school in the area of benefit or substantially serving the same such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority as may from time to time be agreed between the governors of the school concerned and the trustees. (b)in promoting the education (including social and physical training and religious instruction consistent with the doctrines of the church of England) of persons under the age of 25 years resident or who have a parent or parents resident in the area of benefit.

## What it funds

The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall reported income of £2,001 and spending of £559. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £17k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall in its sources (last checked 5 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 the Reverend Michael Syddall open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall 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 the Reverend Michael Syddall fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall give each year?

The register does not break out The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £559. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,409 a year.

### How large is The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall?

In its latest reported year The Educational Foundation of the Reverend Michael Syddall reported income of £2,001 and spending of £559.


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