# The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 306751 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/306751)
- Website: https://www.bestic-trust.org.uk
- Latest income: £27.8k; spending £2,234
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ethelston-and-bestic-school-foundation-306751

The main activity is to manage our funds in order to provide an income which can be used to assist the school for the benefit of the pupils. The charity owns the freehold land and buildings used by the school.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation reported income of £27.8k and spending of £2,234.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bestic-trust.org.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 The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ethelston and Bestic School Foundation reported income of £27.8k and spending of £2,234.


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