UK funding workspaceHughes Education Charity grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1194812
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Hughes Education Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1194812. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Philippines. The register describes its activities as: “The charity supports those in education. This is carried out through the provision of grants and materials to people in full time education and organisations which support those in full time education.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:for the public benefit to promote the education of people in full time education in such ways as the charity trustees see fit, including by:1. Awarding to such persons grants or the provision of materials to enable them to attend university, college or institutions of higher or further…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £10.1k and spending of £11.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£10.1k
Latest spending
£11.3k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £10.1k | £11.3k |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £16.1k | £9,985 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £16.9k | £18.8k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £10.2k | £1,628 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:for the public benefit to promote the education of people in full time education in such ways as the charity trustees see fit, including by:1. Awarding to such persons grants or the provision of materials to enable them to attend university, college or institutions of higher or further education.2. Provision of grants, equipment or materials to organisations providing full time education.3. Supporting and enabling the co-ordination and co-operation of educational organisations in different geographical areas with different socio-economical backgrounds.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Philippines
- Also known as
- Action for Knowledge
- Trustees
- 2
What Hughes Education Charity funds
Hughes Education Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £41.8k in total.
How to apply to Hughes Education Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hughes Education Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (hughescharity.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Hughes Education Charity
Is Hughes Education Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hughes Education Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hughes Education Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Philippines.
Does Hughes Education Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hughes Education Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Hughes Education Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Hughes Education Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £11.3k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £10.4k a year.
How large is Hughes Education Charity?
In its latest reported year Hughes Education Charity reported income of £10.1k and spending of £11.3k.
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