# The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 525829 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/525829)
- Latest income: £4,173; spending £1,542
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thornton-le-moors-educational-foundation

PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE UNDERGOING FULL TIME EDUCATION; TO YOUTH ORGANISATIONS AND TO SCHOOLS WHO ARE ALL ABIDING WITHIN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF THORNTON-LE-MOORS.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,173 | £1,542 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,790 | £11.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,809 | £61 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,184 | £110 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,049 | £300 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. Special benefits for maintained schools 2. Other educational benefits.

## What it funds

The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation reported income of £4,173 and spending of £1,542. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £13.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation 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

### Is The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Thornton-Le-Moors 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 £1,542. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,615 a year.

### How large is The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Thornton-Le-Moors Educational Foundation reported income of £4,173 and spending of £1,542.


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