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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1185441
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The Russell School Forward Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1185441. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “The Fund has been established for the public benefit to advance the education of the pupils at The Russell School by providing grants of financial assistance to the School to: a) improve learning resources & enhance the educational experiences enabling students to achieve & reach their full potential b) support the…” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit to advance the education of the pupils at the Russell school by providing grants of financial assistance to the school to:a) improve learning resources and enhance educational experiences enabling students to achieve and reach their full potential; b) support the maintenance of the fabric of…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £4,985 and spending of £6,031.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,985
Latest spending
£6,031
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,985 | £6,031 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,877 | £14.6k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.6k | £6,892 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,212 | £750 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,770 | £9,390 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit to advance the education of the pupils at the Russell school by providing grants of financial assistance to the school to:a) improve learning resources and enhance educational experiences enabling students to achieve and reach their full potential; b) support the maintenance of the fabric of the school and enhance the amenities of the school.
Where it operates
Hertfordshire
- Trustees
- 3
What The Russell School Forward Fund funds
The Russell School Forward Fund 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 Dec 2025, it spent £37.6k in total.
How to apply to The Russell School Forward Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Russell School Forward Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (russell.herts.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 about The Russell School Forward Fund
Is The Russell School Forward Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Russell School Forward Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Russell School Forward Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.
Does The Russell School Forward Fund give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Russell School Forward Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Russell School Forward Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The Russell School Forward Fund'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 £6,031. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,526 a year.
How large is The Russell School Forward Fund?
In its latest reported year The Russell School Forward Fund reported income of £4,985 and spending of £6,031.
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