# Edward Fairthorne Memorial

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 203671 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/203671)
- Latest income: £15.2k; spending £13.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/edward-fairthorne-memorial

RELIEF OF PERSONS RESIDENT IN BRIGHTWELL CUM SOTWELL WHO ARE IN NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS as per the Scheme of 30 January 2003 now to include by the making of loans to such persons (repayable on such terms as the trustees shall in their discretion determine)

## 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 Dec 2025 | £15.2k | £13.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £15.2k | £20.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11k | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,972 | £4,362 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £9,251 | £15k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress.

## What it funds

Edward Fairthorne Memorial is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Edward Fairthorne Memorial reported income of £15.2k and spending of £13.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £65.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Edward Fairthorne Memorial 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 Edward Fairthorne Memorial open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Edward Fairthorne Memorial is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Edward Fairthorne Memorial fund?

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

### Does Edward Fairthorne Memorial give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Edward Fairthorne Memorial makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Edward Fairthorne Memorial give each year?

The register does not break out Edward Fairthorne Memorial's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £13.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.1k a year.

### How large is Edward Fairthorne Memorial?

In its latest reported year Edward Fairthorne Memorial reported income of £15.2k and spending of £13.8k.


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