# Edward Thompson

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 220134 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/220134)
- Latest income: £138; spending £500
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Other names: Edward Thompson Charity for the Poor of Cottingham (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/edward-thompson

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 given to a Cottingham family towards cost of uniform payment.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £138 | £500 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £220 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £184 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £25 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £1 | £1,999 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> General benefit of the poor of the parish of cottingham

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Edward Thompson reported income of £138 and spending of £500. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £5,999 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 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

### 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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