# Hopton School Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 311569 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/311569)
- Latest income: £16.3k; spending £26.2k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hopton-school-trust

The Hopton Trust was originally founded by Frances Hopton in early 1700 to provide education for needy children in Cam.Today the Trust own and maintain the original Schoolhouse which is used as a Childcare setting, providing: breakfast, out of school and holiday clubs, as well as a playgroup.The Trust provide funds for Cam Hopton School leavers bibles and mugs and for set projects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Hopton School Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Hopton School Trust reported income of £16.3k and spending of £26.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hopton School Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Hopton School Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hopton School Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Hopton School Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Hopton School Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Hopton School Trust?

In its latest reported year Hopton School Trust reported income of £16.3k and spending of £26.2k.


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