# The George Wells Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 310548 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/310548)
- Latest income: £1,824; 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: Milton Keynes
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/george-wells-educational-foundation

To Fund & Help young people who are furthering their education by either entering university, college or entering upon an NVQ apprenticeship. Helping with costs towards books, equipment and tools.

## 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 2026 | £1,824 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,841 | £220 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,672 | £383 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,622 | £490 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,695 | £799 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Provision of special benefits for the school of the foundation of any kind not normally provided by the local authority; (the school to continue to be conducted as a voluntary school within the meaning of the education acts 1944 to 1971). Residue of imcome to be applied in one or more of th following way s for the benefit of persons resident in the ancient parish of wavendon who are under 20 years of age and who, in the opinion of thetrustees, are in need of financial assistance:- exhibitions for further (including assistance, clothing, tools, books etc, to enable beneficiaries on leaving school, university or other educational establishment to prepare for, or to assist their entry into, or apprenticeship to, a prefession, trade or calling, otherwise pmoting the education (including social and physical training) of beneficiaries.

## What it funds

The George Wells Educational 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 George Wells Educational Foundation reported income of £1,824 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £1,892 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The George Wells Educational 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 George Wells Educational Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The George Wells Educational Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes.

### Does The George Wells Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The George Wells Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The George Wells Educational 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 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £378 a year.

### How large is The George Wells Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year The George Wells Educational Foundation reported income of £1,824 and spending of £0.


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