# The Ratcliff Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 312340 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/312340)
- Latest income: £60.4k; spending £69.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ratcliff-educational-foundation

The primary purpose of the Ratcliff Educational Foundation is to support the school currently known as Stepney Greencoat C.E. Primary School. The Charity also aids other educational charities such as the Tower Project - an organisation based in Tower Hamlets that empowers disabled people. If resources allow the Charity also supports other educational acitivities in Tower Hamlets.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Ratcliff Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Ratcliff Educational Foundation reported income of £60.4k and spending of £69.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ratcliff Educational Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 The Ratcliff Educational Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ratcliff Educational Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Ratcliff Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Ratcliff Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ratcliff Educational Foundation reported income of £60.4k and spending of £69.5k.


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