# The Godolphin Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1168399 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168399)
- Latest income: £796; spending £372
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/godolphin-foundation

The charity aims to advance the education of pupils attending Godolphin School by the provision, improvement, restoration, construction & maintenance of the School's buildings, the improvement of amenities for the School & for other charitable purposes in the advancement of education of pupils, & contribution to the wider Salisbury community through provision of facilities & range of initiatives

## 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 2024 | £796 | £372 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,430 | £74.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,287 | £95 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,102 | £161 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are: 1) to advance education by providing financial and other assistance to the school for school projects for:a) the improvement, restoration, construction and maintenance of the school's buildings, the provision of new buildings, facilities and equipment for the school, and the provision and improvement of amenities at the school; andb) the general objects of the school; and2) such other charitable purposes in connection with the advancement of education of pupils attending the school including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the provision of bursaries and scholarships, as the trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.[the school means the Godolphin school, milford hill, salisbury, registered charity number 309488]

## What it funds

The Godolphin Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Godolphin Foundation reported income of £796 and spending of £372. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £75.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The Godolphin Foundation fund?

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

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

The Charity Commission register records that The Godolphin Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

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

The register does not break out The Godolphin 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 Dec 2024 was £372. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £18.8k a year.

### How large is The Godolphin Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Godolphin Foundation reported income of £796 and spending of £372.


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