# Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 526516 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/526516)
- Website: https://www.burnley.gov.uk/about-council/other-information/charities
- Latest income: £34.6k; spending £47.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- 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/edward-stocks-massey-bequest-fund

The Joint Advisory Committee met on 13th July 2012 to discuss the scheme of allocation for 2012/13. The total allocations approved amounted to 46,500 and were awarded to Lancashire County Council, Burnley Borough Council and various individuals and voluntary organisations. In addition the fund made a separate allocation of 5,000 to the Burnley Mechanics Institure Trust.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund reported income of £34.6k and spending of £47.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (burnley.gov.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund?

In its latest reported year Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund reported income of £34.6k and spending of £47.6k.


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