# Educational Foundation of William Davies

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 525374 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/525374)
- Latest income: £3; spending £180
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Carmarthenshire
- Other names: Davies Charity (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/educational-foundation-of-william-davies

PROVIDES SCOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERING INTO FURTHER EDUCATION AND WHO ARE RESIDENTS IN THE PARISH OF TRELECH A'R BETWS AND DONATIONS TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES 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 | £3 | £180 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £20 | £310 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,763 | £720 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £27 | £692 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,323 | £700 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The provision of benefits not normally provided by the local education authority for maintained schools in the parish of trelech-ar-betws. 2. The provision of assistance for higher education by means of exhibitions or financial help to enable beneficiaries to prepare for, or to enter a trade, profession or calling. (for further details see clauses 13 and 14 of the scheme).

## What it funds

Educational Foundation of William Davies 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 William Davies reported income of £3 and spending of £180. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £2,602 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Educational Foundation of William Davies 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 William Davies open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Educational Foundation of William Davies give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Educational Foundation of William Davies give each year?

The register does not break out Educational Foundation of William Davies'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 £180. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £520 a year.

### How large is Educational Foundation of William Davies?

In its latest reported year Educational Foundation of William Davies reported income of £3 and spending of £180.


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