Thomas Dowse's Charity grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 307173
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Thomas Dowse's Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 307173. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire. The register describes its activities as: “Charity grants money to organisations and to individuals under the age of 25 for the purpose of educational needs.” Its charitable objects are: “(1) In or towards providing such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for any school in or substantially serving the area of benefit as may from time to time be agreed between the trustees and the governors of the school concerned after consultation with the said…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £15.5k and spending of £5,673.
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Latest income
£15.5k
Latest spending
£5,673
- 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 Mar 2026 | £15.5k | £5,673 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £11k | £14.4k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £11.6k | £10.8k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.7k | £21.6k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £12.3k | £8,768 |
Charitable objects
(1) In or towards providing such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for any school in or substantially serving the area of benefit as may from time to time be agreed between the trustees and the governors of the school concerned after consultation with the said authority. (2) In providing grants or other financial assistances to charitable organisations in the area of benefit established to promote the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 who are or who have a parent or parents resident in the area of benefit. (3) In otherwise promoting the education including social and physical training of persons under the age of 25 who are or who have a parent or parents resident in the area of bnenefit and who are in need of financial assistance in one or more of the following ways or in such other ways as the trustees shall think fit:- (i) In awarding exhibitions or grants tenable at any secoundary school, college of education, university or other institution of further education as the trustees think fit; (ii) in providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instuments, or books to help such persons on leaving school, university or any other educational establishment to prepare for, or to enter, a profession, trade or calling; (iii) in providing financial assistance for such persons to study music or other arts or to travel to further their education.
Where it operates
Hampshire
- Also known as
- The Dowse Trust
- Formerly
- The Old Boys' School Foundation
- Trustees
- 8
What Thomas Dowse's Charity funds
Thomas Dowse's Charity 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 Mar 2026, it spent £61.2k in total.
How to apply to Thomas Dowse's Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Thomas Dowse's Charity 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 Thomas Dowse's Charity
Is Thomas Dowse's Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Thomas Dowse's Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Thomas Dowse's Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.
Does Thomas Dowse's Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Thomas Dowse's Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Thomas Dowse's Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Thomas Dowse's Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £5,673. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.2k a year.
How large is Thomas Dowse's Charity?
In its latest reported year Thomas Dowse's Charity reported income of £15.5k and spending of £5,673.
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