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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 204712
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The School Church and Poor Estate is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 204712. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity provides funding for equipment for the local junior school, a dictionary for all pupils when they leave the school, repairs to the local church and it provides an annual party for the senior citizens of the parish.” Its charitable objects are: “See individual constituents.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £10.7k and spending of £2,972.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£10.7k
Latest spending
£2,972
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £10.7k | £2,972 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,520 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £237 | £949 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,025 | £660 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £886 | £652 |
Charitable objects
See individual constituents
Where it operates
Bedford
- Also known as
- Wilshamstead Endowed Charities
- Trustees
- 6
What The School Church and Poor Estate funds
The School Church and Poor Estate is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,233 in total.
How to apply to The School Church and Poor Estate
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The School Church and Poor Estate 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 about The School Church and Poor Estate
Is The School Church and Poor Estate open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The School Church and Poor Estate is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The School Church and Poor Estate fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bedford.
Does The School Church and Poor Estate give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The School Church and Poor Estate makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The School Church and Poor Estate give each year?
The register does not break out The School Church and Poor Estate'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 £2,972. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,047 a year.
How large is The School Church and Poor Estate?
In its latest reported year The School Church and Poor Estate reported income of £10.7k and spending of £2,972.
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