# John Blandy'S Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 309068 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/309068)
- Latest income: £4,921; spending £3,402
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: Blandy Charity (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-blandys-educational-foundation

The charity owns the site and premesis of the old school, Faringdon Road, Kingston Bagpuize, and the balance of the legacy bequeathed by John Blandy in his will of 1736 to found a school. The charity distributes any annual surplus to the benefit of young people who attend or have attended the school, are under the age of 25, or who live in KB, Southmoor, Longworth, Garford and Fyfield.

## 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 | £4,921 | £3,402 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,734 | £3,173 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,130 | £3,321 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,800 | £7,004 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,777 | £997 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The school of the foundation (kingston bagpuize, John blandy primary school) is to be conducted as a voluntary school within the meaning of the education acts 1944 to 1970. The premises of the old school of the foundation may be used for the purposes of a club for girls and boys.provision of special benefits for the school, of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority. Other educational benefits for young persons in the beneficial area.

## What it funds

John Blandy'S Educational 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 John Blandy'S Educational Foundation reported income of £4,921 and spending of £3,402. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £17.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Blandy'S Educational 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 John Blandy'S Educational Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does John Blandy'S Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does John Blandy'S Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that John Blandy'S Educational Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does John Blandy'S Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out John Blandy'S Educational 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 £3,402. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,579 a year.

### How large is John Blandy'S Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year John Blandy'S Educational Foundation reported income of £4,921 and spending of £3,402.


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