# The Metcalf Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 310363 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/310363)
- Latest income: £12.1k; spending £4,517
- What it funds: Education / training, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/metcalf-educational-foundation

The Foundation assists in meeting the educational needs of children resident in Stonham Aspal or Pettaugh by making grants for purposes outside the remit of the Local Educational Authority. It maintains a residential bungalow, originally intended to provide a home for a village schoolmaster in Stonham Aspal.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £12.1k | £4,517 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £13.7k | £450 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £12.3k | £22k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £10.9k | £7,958 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.4k | £9,112 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In assisting pupils to attend schools, institutions or classes for purposes of education other than elementary, by paying their fees or travelling or other incidental expenses, or by providing them with maintenance and allowances; provided that candidated for these benefits shall be boys or girls resident in the beneficial area and are in need of financial assistance.

## What it funds

The Metcalf Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and accommodation / housing for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Metcalf Educational Foundation reported income of £12.1k and spending of £4,517. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £44.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Metcalf 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 The Metcalf Educational Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Metcalf Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Metcalf Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Metcalf Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Metcalf 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 Dec 2025 was £4,517. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,814 a year.

### How large is The Metcalf Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Metcalf Educational Foundation reported income of £12.1k and spending of £4,517.


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