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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 309805
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The Richard Thorpe Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 309805. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northamptonshire. The register describes its activities as: “for the school in Aldwincle only.” Its charitable objects are: “The maintenance and education of some poor children in the knowledge and fear of God, and good literature and letters.” In the year to 31 May 2025 it reported income of £613 and spending of £1,197.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£613
Latest spending
£1,197
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £613 | £1,197 |
| 31 May 2024 | £1,130 | £109 |
| 31 May 2023 | £1,096 | £367 |
| 31 May 2022 | £1,065 | £1,193 |
| 31 May 2021 | £1,075 | £140 |
Charitable objects
The maintenance and education of some poor children in the knowledge and fear of God, and good literature and letters.
Where it operates
Northamptonshire
- Trustees
- 2
What The Richard Thorpe Foundation funds
The Richard Thorpe Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £3,006 in total.
How to apply to The Richard Thorpe Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Richard Thorpe 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 about The Richard Thorpe Foundation
Is The Richard Thorpe Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Richard Thorpe Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Richard Thorpe Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northamptonshire.
Does The Richard Thorpe Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Richard Thorpe Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Richard Thorpe Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Richard Thorpe 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 May 2025 was £1,197. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £601 a year.
How large is The Richard Thorpe Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Richard Thorpe Foundation reported income of £613 and spending of £1,197.
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