# Hewetson Bursaries Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 513112 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/513112)
- Latest income: £837; spending £890
- 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: Cumbria
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hewetson-bursaries-fund

For scholars and former scholars of the school or for the benefit of the school in the discretion of the Governors and the Headmaster

## 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 2025 | £837 | £890 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £821 | £3,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £821 | £1,560 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £805 | £695 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £789 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The award of Hewetson Bursaries to scholars and former scholars of the kirkby stephen grammar school or for the benefit of the school in the discretion of the governors/trustees and the headmaster.

## What it funds

Hewetson Bursaries Fund 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 Hewetson Bursaries Fund reported income of £837 and spending of £890. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £6,245 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hewetson Bursaries Fund 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 Hewetson Bursaries Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Hewetson Bursaries Fund fund?

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

### Does Hewetson Bursaries Fund give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Hewetson Bursaries Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Hewetson Bursaries Fund'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 £890. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,249 a year.

### How large is Hewetson Bursaries Fund?

In its latest reported year Hewetson Bursaries Fund reported income of £837 and spending of £890.


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