# Old Bordenian Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209591 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209591)
- Website: https://www.oldbordenians.com
- Latest income: £8,440; spending £6,034
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-bordenian-association

The Old Bordenian Association is an educational fundraising and grant-making Charity in Sittingbourne, Kent

## 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 Jul 2025 | £8,440 | £6,034 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The public benefit of the advancement of education of pupils and former pupils of borden grammar school, sittingbourne by: (i) Providing, and assisting in the provision of, facilities [not required to be provided by the local education authority] for education at the school, financially and practically.(ii) promoting education (including social and physical training) in such ways as the management committee consider fitting.(iii) awarding grants to school organisations to facilitate disadvantaged groups and individuals.(iv) furtherance of education, or to prepare for entry to any occupation, trade or profession on leaving any educational establishment. (v) Assisting in such ways as the management committee consider fitting to develop such persons? Physical, mental, emotional and inspirational well-being, and moral and social development, through extra-curricula and leisure-time enrichment.(vi) encouraging connections between school alumni and the school, including gatherings, assemblies, activities and fundraising events.

## What it funds

Old Bordenian Association 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 Old Bordenian Association reported income of £8,440 and spending of £6,034.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old Bordenian Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (oldbordenians.com) 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 Old Bordenian Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Old Bordenian Association fund?

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

### Does Old Bordenian Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Old Bordenian Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Old Bordenian Association give each year?

The register does not break out Old Bordenian Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £6,034.

### How large is Old Bordenian Association?

In its latest reported year Old Bordenian Association reported income of £8,440 and spending of £6,034.


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