# George Ley Educational

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 306788 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/306788)
- Latest income: £6,337; spending £7,142
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: George Leys Charity (working); Leys Charity (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/george-ley-educational

Grants to aid education for residents of Combe Martin.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £6,337 | £7,142 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,423 | £9,728 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,221 | £4,640 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,010 | £9,100 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,002 | £7,866 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Advance education by: (a) Awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further education; (b) Providing funding to undertake travel in furtherance of education (including the study of music or other arts) or to prepare for entry to any occupation, trade or profession on leaving any educational establishment, including apprenticeships; and (c) Funding educational projects or equipment required by combe martin primary school that they would otherwise not be able to afford.

## What it funds

George Ley Educational 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 George Ley Educational reported income of £6,337 and spending of £7,142. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £38.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from George Ley Educational 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 George Ley Educational open for applications now?

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

### Where does George Ley Educational fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

### Does George Ley Educational give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does George Ley Educational give each year?

The register does not break out George Ley Educational'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 £7,142. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,695 a year.

### How large is George Ley Educational?

In its latest reported year George Ley Educational reported income of £6,337 and spending of £7,142.


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