# The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 306446 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/306446)
- Latest income: £2,579; spending £3,320
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: East Sussex
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/reverend-george-barnsleys-foundation-306446

Promotion of religious instruction and educational benefit in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Church of England within the Ancient Parish of Burwash.

## 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 | £2,579 | £3,320 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,487 | £5,150 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,517 | £880 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,643 | £2,859 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,774 | £3,350 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) THE TRUSTEES MAY PAY A YEARLY SUM OF NOT MORE THAN ú500 TO THE RECTOR OF BURWASH TO BE APPLIED IN THE PROMOTION IN THE BENEFICIAL AREA OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND BY MEANS OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS OR OTHERWISE. 2) THE TRUSTEES MAY APPLY SUCH YEARLY SUM AS THEY THINK FIT IN PROVIDING SUCH SPECIAL BENEFITS, OF ANY KIND NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY, FOR THE BURWASH CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE AGREED UPON BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY, THE MANAGERS, AND THE TRUSTEES.3) THE RESIDUE OF THE NET YEARLY INCOME OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE APPLIED BY THE TRUSTEES IN PROMOTING THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF YOUNG PERSON WHO HAVE NOT ATTAINED THE AGE OF 25 YEARS, RESIDENT IN THE BENEFICIAL AREA, WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEES ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN THE ALLOCATION OF BENEFITS, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE REGARD TO THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION IN THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

## What it funds

The Reverend George Barnsley'S 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation reported income of £2,579 and spending of £3,320. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £15.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

### Does The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Reverend George Barnsley'S 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 £3,320. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,112 a year.

### How large is The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Reverend George Barnsley'S Foundation reported income of £2,579 and spending of £3,320.


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