# Old Pharosians Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 295653 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/295653)
- Website: https://oldpharosians.org.uk/
- Latest income: £1,381; spending £1,660
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-pharosians-association

To advance the education of pupils at Dover Grammar School for Boys by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school.

## 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 2026 | £1,381 | £1,660 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £7,334 | £3,013 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £1,454 | £1,798 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £2,376 | £2,776 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £8,756 | £5,646 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the students of dover grammar school for boys by providing and assisting in the provision of additional facilities and opportunities for education at the school. To that end the association may: (a) Foster relations between the staff, former students and others associated with the school and (b) Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.

## What it funds

Old Pharosians Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Old Pharosians Association reported income of £1,381 and spending of £1,660. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £14.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old Pharosians Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (oldpharosians.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 Pharosians Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Old Pharosians Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Old Pharosians Association fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Old Pharosians 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 2026 was £1,660. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,979 a year.

### How large is Old Pharosians Association?

In its latest reported year Old Pharosians Association reported income of £1,381 and spending of £1,660.


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