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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 278425
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The Free School is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 278425. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire. The register describes its activities as: “Ownership of the School Premesis and providing services in connection with the Horsley School.” Its charitable objects are: “For the purpose of providing items, services and facilities for the pupils of horsley school which advance the charitable objects of the school: provided that such items, services and facilities are not normally provided from some other source.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £17.8k and spending of £11.5k.
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Latest income
£17.8k
Latest spending
£11.5k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £17.8k | £11.5k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £21.4k | £1,329 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £16.1k | £26.3k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.3k | £1,189 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £11k | £1,194 |
Charitable objects
For the purpose of providing items, services and facilities for the pupils of horsley school which advance the charitable objects of the school: provided that such items, services and facilities are not normally provided from some other source
Where it operates
Gloucestershire
- Also known as
- Horsley Free School Charities
- Trustees
- 5
What The Free School funds
The Free School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £41.5k in total.
How to apply to The Free School
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Free School 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 The Free School
Is The Free School open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Free School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Free School fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.
Does The Free School give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Free School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Free School give each year?
The register does not break out The Free School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,294 a year.
How large is The Free School?
In its latest reported year The Free School reported income of £17.8k and spending of £11.5k.
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