UK funding workspaceNational Association of Small Schools grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1169002
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National Association of Small Schools is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1169002. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “To support small schools in the United Kingdom.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:1. To promote and publicise the benefits of Small Schools across the phases of education in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland as part of a common effort to advance quality rural and urban educational provision.2. To advise, assist and support Small Schools in providing quality…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £2,657 and spending of £1,392.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,657
Latest spending
£1,392
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,657 | £1,392 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,397 | £2,652 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,412 | £1,380 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,193 | £1,551 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £427 | £669 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:1. To promote and publicise the benefits of Small Schools across the phases of education in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland as part of a common effort to advance quality rural and urban educational provision.2. To advise, assist and support Small Schools in providing quality education within their communities.3. For the purpose of this clause, Small Schools means those with 100 or fewer pupils.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008]
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Northern Ireland
- Trustees
- 10
What National Association of Small Schools funds
National Association of Small Schools is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £7,644 in total.
How to apply to National Association of Small Schools
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from National Association of Small Schools 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 about National Association of Small Schools
Is National Association of Small Schools open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from National Association of Small Schools is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does National Association of Small Schools fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Northern Ireland.
Does National Association of Small Schools give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that National Association of Small Schools makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does National Association of Small Schools give each year?
The register does not break out National Association of Small Schools'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 £1,392. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,529 a year.
How large is National Association of Small Schools?
In its latest reported year National Association of Small Schools reported income of £2,657 and spending of £1,392.
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