# The Matterdale School Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 526809 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/526809)
- Website: https://www.matterdaleparishcouncil.org
- Latest income: £18.6k; spending £3,553
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/matterdale-school-foundation

The charity seeks to enhance educational opportunities and or social wellbeing by providing grants.

## 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 | £18.6k | £3,553 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £16.1k | £2,923 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £142 | £3,161 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,171 | £15.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £11.9k | £9,304 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote for the benefit of the residents of Matterdale and the neighbourhood,without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or otheropinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities,voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to:1. Advance education; and2. To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation andleisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions oflife for the residents.in furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have powerto;1. Make grants to young people resident in Matterdale and the neighbourhood;and2. Establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintainor manage or co-operate with any statutory authority or other organisation inthe maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted bythe charity in furtherance of the above objects.

## What it funds

The Matterdale School Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and recreation for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Matterdale School Foundation reported income of £18.6k and spending of £3,553. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £34k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Matterdale School Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (matterdaleparishcouncil.org) 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

### Is The Matterdale School Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Matterdale School Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Matterdale School Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Matterdale School Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Matterdale School Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Matterdale School 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 £3,553. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,809 a year.

### How large is The Matterdale School Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Matterdale School Foundation reported income of £18.6k and spending of £3,553.


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