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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 311821
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Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 311821. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire. The register describes its activities as: “Makes grants to individuals and organisations within the parish of Holme to support educational activities and the parish church.” Its charitable objects are: “(a) Awarding to beneficiaries exhibitions tenable at any secondary school, training college for teachers, university or other institution of further education. (b) Providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books for beneficiaries. (c) Otherwise promoting the education of beneficiaries.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,454 and spending of £1,966.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,454
Latest spending
£1,966
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,454 | £1,966 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,473 | £1,366 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,448 | £1,066 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,608 | £1,466 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,400 | £767 |
Charitable objects
(a) Awarding to beneficiaries exhibitions tenable at any secondary school, training college for teachers, university or other institution of further education. (b) Providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books for beneficiaries. (c) Otherwise promoting the education of beneficiaries
Where it operates
Cambridgeshire
- Trustees
- 7
What Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation funds
Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; 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 £6,631 in total.
How to apply to Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sir John Cotton's Educational 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 Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation
Is Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire.
Does Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Sir John Cotton's Educational 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 £1,966. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,326 a year.
How large is Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation?
In its latest reported year Sir John Cotton's Educational Foundation reported income of £1,454 and spending of £1,966.
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