# Educational Foundation of Simon Lord Digby and Others

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 528710 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/528710)
- Latest income: £41.8k; spending £44.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-simon-lord-digby-and-others

The object of the charity is to advance, for the public benefit, the education of pupils who live or attend school in the ancient parish of Coleshill (including parts of Kingshurst and Chelmsley Wood) and are in financial need, by awarding grants, scholarships or making provisions in such other ways as the trustees decide, having regard to the principles of the Church of England.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Educational Foundation of Simon Lord Digby and Others 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 Simon Lord Digby and Others reported income of £41.8k and spending of £44.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Educational Foundation of Simon Lord Digby and Others in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Simon Lord Digby and Others open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Educational Foundation of Simon Lord Digby and Others is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Educational Foundation of Simon Lord Digby and Others give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Educational Foundation of Simon Lord Digby and Others?

In its latest reported year Educational Foundation of Simon Lord Digby and Others reported income of £41.8k and spending of £44.3k.


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