# Old School Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 526296 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/526296)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wigan
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-school-foundation

Grants to St. Thomas School Golborne

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £12 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £12 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) in the maintenance or improvement of the premises of golborne parochial school, while conducted as a public elementary school not provided by the local education authority.b) in assisting pupils for education other than elementary.c) in otherwise promoting the education including social and physical training, of poorer boys and girls.

## What it funds

Old School Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Old School Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old School Foundation 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

### Is Old School Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Old School Foundation fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Old School Foundation'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Old School Foundation?

In its latest reported year Old School Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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