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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 220134
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Edward Thompson is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 220134. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire. The register describes its activities as: “Income all achieved through interest from a bond. Payments to the poor of Cottingham paid out just before Christmas. payments sent to Five Schools of Cottingham, High School, Bacon Garth, Croxby, Westfield and Hallgate.for use to fund residential visits for pupils who struggle to meet costs.Also a small donation was…” Its charitable objects are: “General benefit of the poor of the parish of cottingham.” In the year to 31 Oct 2025 it reported income of £138 and spending of £500.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£138
Latest spending
£500
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £138 | £500 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £220 | £1,500 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £184 | £1,000 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £25 | £1,000 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £1 | £1,999 |
Charitable objects
General benefit of the poor of the parish of cottingham
Where it operates
East Riding of Yorkshire
- Also known as
- Edward Thompson Charity for the Poor of Cottingham
- Trustees
- 1
What Edward Thompson funds
Edward Thompson is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £5,999 in total.
How to apply to Edward Thompson
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Edward 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 about Edward Thompson
Is Edward Thompson open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Edward Thompson is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Edward Thompson fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire.
Does Edward Thompson give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Edward Thompson makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Edward Thompson give each year?
The register does not break out Edward 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 Oct 2025 was £500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,200 a year.
How large is Edward Thompson?
In its latest reported year Edward Thompson reported income of £138 and spending of £500.
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