# King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1184915 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184915)
- Latest income: £5,641; spending £250
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, South Africa
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/king-edward-vii-school-educational-trust-uk

The Trust raises money for the education of the poor and needy and the improvement of their lives. The charity raises money from donors in the UK who wish to contribute to the improvement of children's lives by creating a better opportunity for them. See the objects for more.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £5,641 | £250 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £12.9k | £250 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £5,284 | £993 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £6,831 | £250 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £2,445 | £250 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The main objects of the charity ("the objects") are:to receive funding from King Edward vii high school alumni based in the United Kingdom or other third parties for the purpose of advancing the education and development of pupils attending, or who have attended, King Edward vii school by such charitable means as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular, but not exclusively by:3.1. Providing funding for under-privileged, poor or needy children from African countries who are finishing primary school (finishing grade 7) such that they may attend King Edward vii school.3.2. To provide funding for King Edward vii school matriculants (a-level equivalent pupils) to attend one of the top 5 United Kingdom universities, which must be ranked as such by at least 2 of the following ranking publishers, or their equivalent successor: the complete university guide, the guardian and the times (or the sunday times).3.3. To provide funding to King Edward educational trust (keet) in South Africa provided at the time of this funding it continues to have public benefit organisation status (i.e. ôcharitable statusö) in South Africa and the trustees at their discretion deem keet to be achieving the following objectives:3.3.1. Providing related and associated education and development courses in relation to educational enrichment, academic support, supplementary tuition or outreach programmes for the poor and needy, and the provision of scholarships, bursaries and awards for study,…

## What it funds

King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK reported income of £5,641 and spending of £250. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £1,993 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and South Africa.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK 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 King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and South Africa.

### Does King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK give each year?

The register does not break out King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK'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 £250. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £399 a year.

### How large is King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK?

In its latest reported year King Edward Vii School Educational Trust UK reported income of £5,641 and spending of £250.


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