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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1143530
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The Gryphon Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1143530. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset. The register describes its activities as: “Provision of benefits/grants to The Gryphon School in order to further the education of past or present pupils or young people resident in the beneficial area.” Its charitable objects are: “(i) The objects of the charity (the objects) are:(a) The advancement of the education of pupils of the Gryphon school, sherborne, Dorset (the school) by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities and special benefits for education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority); (b)…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £12.8k and spending of £13.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.8k
Latest spending
£13.3k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.8k | £13.3k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,437 | £16.2k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,746 | £6,254 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,188 | £7,662 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,131 | £12.2k |
Charitable objects
(i) The objects of the charity (the objects) are:(a) The advancement of the education of pupils of the Gryphon school, sherborne, Dorset (the school) by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities and special benefits for education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority); (b) To fund prizes for the pupils at prize giving and celebration of achievement events at the school;(c) The provision of grants, exhibitions or bursaries for the further or higher education of present or past pupils of the school up to and including the age of 25 (save in exceptional circumstances), including assistance to enable them to enter a profession, trade or calling;(d) Otherwise promoting the education of the beneficiaries of the charity.
Where it operates
Dorset
- Trustees
- 6
What The Gryphon Foundation funds
The Gryphon 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £55.5k in total.
How to apply to The Gryphon Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Gryphon 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 about The Gryphon Foundation
Is The Gryphon Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Gryphon Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Gryphon Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset.
Does The Gryphon Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Gryphon Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Gryphon Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Gryphon 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 £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.1k a year.
How large is The Gryphon Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Gryphon Foundation reported income of £12.8k and spending of £13.3k.
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