# The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214641 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214641)
- Website: https://www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Durham, Northumberland, Newcastle Upon Tyne City
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-grammar-school-educational-trust

Advancement of education

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> 3.1 the objects of the CIO are, for the benefit of the public:3.1.1 the advancement of education at the school or through the medium of the school, in particular through the provision of financial support and assistance to the school, including, but not limited to, the provision of financial support for, bursaries, prizes, maintenance allowances and other financial assistance to pupils and prospective pupils of the school; and3.1.2 such other ancillary or incidental charitable purposes in accordance with the laws of England and Wales as the charity trustees from time to time think fit, in particular in connection with the school, its work and its broader activities in the local and regional community; and3.2 "the school" shall mean the Royal Grammar school in the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne or any school formed by the amalgamation or merger of that school, or any successor to it, or any body or person delivering educational services on its behalf.3.3 nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005 and/or section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008.

## What it funds

The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham, Northumberland and Newcastle Upon Tyne City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (rgs.newcastle.sch.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 The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham, Northumberland and Newcastle Upon Tyne City.

### Does The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO?

In its latest reported year The Royal Grammar School Educational Trust CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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