# Old British School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 309444 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/309444)
- Website: https://www.bfss.org.uk
- Latest income: £5,424; spending £16.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-british-school

Income is added to main income of the British & Foreign School Society and is used to promote the education and training of young people who are in need of financial assistance and who live within a radius of 20 miles from Bratton, Wiltshire.

## 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 | £5,424 | £16.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £236k | £14.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,757 | £2,606 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,864 | £14.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,698 | £17.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the education (including social and physical development) of persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance and are resident in the area of benefit, preference being given to people resident in bratton (the beneficiaries) by (1) Awarding scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any educational institution to beneficiaries; or (2) Making grants to any educational institution attended by beneficiaries; or (3) Providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, equipment, instruments or books to assist beneficiaries to pursue their education (including the study of music and other arts), to undertake travel in furtherance thereof, or to prepare for or enter a profession, trade, occupation or service on leaving an educational institution.

## What it funds

Old British School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Old British School reported income of £5,424 and spending of £16.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £65.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old British School in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bfss.org.uk) 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 British School open for applications now?

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

### Where does Old British School fund?

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

### Does Old British School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Old British School give each year?

The register does not break out Old British School'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 £16.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.1k a year.

### How large is Old British School?

In its latest reported year Old British School reported income of £5,424 and spending of £16.3k.


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