# Old Church of England School Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 506817 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/506817)
- Latest income: £3,839; spending £5,059
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Tyneside
- Other names: Cullercoats Education Trust (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-church-of-england-school-fund

The Trustees apply the income of the Charity;1. in providing religious education in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England for persons who regularly take part in the activities of the Churches of St Paul Cullercoats and St George, Cullercoats and 2.in promating the education, including social and physical training of such persons.

## 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 May 2026 | £3,839 | £5,059 | not filed |
| 31 May 2025 | £3,727 | £5,193 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £3,974 | £5,992 | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £3,626 | £4,283 | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £3,672 | £6,900 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) Providing religious instruction in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England for persons resident in the area comprising the ecclesiastical parishes of st. Paul, cullercoats and st. George, cullercoats and (2) Promoting the education including social and physical training of persons so resident.

## What it funds

Old Church of England School Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Old Church of England School Fund reported income of £3,839 and spending of £5,059. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2026, it spent £27.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Tyneside.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old Church of England School Fund in its sources (last checked 6 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 Old Church of England School Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Old Church of England School Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Old Church of England School Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Tyneside.

### Does Old Church of England School Fund give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Old Church of England School Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Old Church of England School Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2026 was £5,059. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,485 a year.

### How large is Old Church of England School Fund?

In its latest reported year Old Church of England School Fund reported income of £3,839 and spending of £5,059.


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