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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 505539
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The Stopfordian Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 505539. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Stockport. The register describes its activities as: “The advancement of Stockport Grammar SchoolCharitable purposes whether or not associated with the SchoolThe advancement of education in any part of the world.” Its charitable objects are: “(a) The advancement of Stockport grammar school. (b) Charitable purposes whether or not associated with the school. (c) The advancement of education in any part of the world.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £17.7k and spending of £20.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.7k
Latest spending
£20.9k
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £17.7k | £20.9k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £16.4k | £19.5k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £14k | £9,388 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £11.2k | £16.9k |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £11.7k | £11.1k |
Charitable objects
(a) The advancement of Stockport grammar school. (b) Charitable purposes whether or not associated with the school. (c) The advancement of education in any part of the world.
Where it operates
Stockport
- Formerly
- "the Stopfordian Trust"
- Trustees
- 4
What The Stopfordian Trust funds
The Stopfordian Trust 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 5 Apr 2025, it spent £77.9k in total.
How to apply to The Stopfordian Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Stopfordian Trust 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 Stopfordian Trust
Is The Stopfordian Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Stopfordian Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Stopfordian Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Stockport.
Does The Stopfordian Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Stopfordian Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Stopfordian Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Stopfordian Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £20.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.6k a year.
How large is The Stopfordian Trust?
In its latest reported year The Stopfordian Trust reported income of £17.7k and spending of £20.9k.
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