# Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307699 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307699)
- Latest income: £1,048; spending £60
- 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: Kent
- Other names: Preston Educational Trust (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-smith-and-others

THE CLEAR INCOME SHALL BE APPLIED IN MAKING PAYMENTS TO TEACHERS, OR PRIZES OR REWARDS TO CHILDREN, FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE INSTRUCTION OF RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND OF SCHOLARS BONA-FIDE RESIDENT IN THE PARISHES OF PRESTON-NEXT-FAVERSHAM, BRENTS AND DAVINGTON, ATTENDING ANY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

## 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 Nov 2024 | £1,048 | £60 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £980 | £161 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £958 | £84 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £744 | £430 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The clear income of the Ecclesiastical charity shall be applied in making payments to teachers, or by way of prizes or rewards to children, or otherwise, for the promotion of the instruction of religious knowledge in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England of scholars bona-fide resident in the parishes of preston-next-faversham, brents and davington, attending any public elementary school, but so that one-third of such income other than the income derived from the securities comprised in the above mentioned deed poll shall be applicable exclusively in the Ecclesiastical district of the brents and davington parishes as successor ( in the ancient parish of preston-next-faversham).

## What it funds

Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) 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 Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) reported income of £1,048 and spending of £60. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Nov 2024, it spent £735 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) 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 Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) 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 Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) fund?

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

### Does Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) give each year?

The register does not break out Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2024 was £60. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £184 a year.

### How large is Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical)?

In its latest reported year Educational Foundation of Smith and Others (Ecclesiastical) reported income of £1,048 and spending of £60.


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