# Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 529847 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/529847)
- Latest income: £4,009; spending £1,762
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Other names: Thomas Thompson Charity (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-thomas-thompson

Grants to college & university students living in the parish. Grants to playing field. Grants to childrens and young peoples activities within the parish.

## 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 2026 | £4,009 | £1,762 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,826 | £1,444 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,154 | £1,140 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,714 | £915 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,352 | £854 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. Conveyance of children to school who experience difficulty by reason of distance of their homes. 2. Arrangements for health of children. 3. Financial assistance and the cost of books, instruments, to enable them to attend any day or evening courses of instruction of children or young persons resident in the parish of elstronwick.

## What it funds

Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport 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 Thomas Thompson reported income of £4,009 and spending of £1,762. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £6,115 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson 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 Thomas Thompson open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson give each year?

The register does not break out Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson'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 2026 was £1,762. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,223 a year.

### How large is Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson?

In its latest reported year Educational Foundation of Thomas Thompson reported income of £4,009 and spending of £1,762.


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