# The Fernden Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1003741 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1003741)
- Latest income: £3,112; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/fernden-foundation

Bursaries to sixth form students at certain independent schools.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £3,112 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,571 | £2,500 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,654 | £2,500 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,899 | £2,500 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,221 | £2,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1)the payment of fees of any pupil at one or more schools to enable such pupil to undertake sixth form studies.(2)the payment of all or part of the fees payable in respect of deserving pupils who are being educated or wish to be educated at one or more public schools.(3)the carrying out of such other legally charitable purposes for the advancement of education as the trustees may from time to time consider appropriate. (4)such charitable purposes and/or such donations to such charitable institution or institutions at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Fernden Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Fernden Foundation reported income of £3,112 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £10k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Fernden Foundation 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 The Fernden Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Fernden Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Fernden Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Fernden Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Fernden Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,000 a year.

### How large is The Fernden Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Fernden Foundation reported income of £3,112 and spending of £0.


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