# Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 311580 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/311580)
- Latest income: £4,570; spending £1,415
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire
- Other names: The Thynne and Weymouth Trust (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thynne-and-weymouth-educational-foundation

St. James' School year 6 leavers who live in the parish, receive a small grant. If they transfer to Chipping Campden School, another grant is paid when they move to higher education. A third payment is made at the start of their 3rd year provided their permanent address has not changed. Some support is provided for the school, governors, Sunday school and youth worker costs.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £4,570 | £1,415 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £3,736 | £4,280 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £3,558 | £3,500 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £4,393 | £3,025 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £3,420 | £2,395 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) In assisting the managers for the time being of the st james church of England infant or junior schools, chipping campden or any voluntary aided primary school to which the said schools shall be amalgamated. (b) In providing such special benefits not normally provided by the local education authority for such aforementioned schools. (for further details see governing instrument).

## What it funds

Thynne and Weymouth 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. In its latest reported year Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation reported income of £4,570 and spending of £1,415. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £14.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Thynne and Weymouth 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

### Is Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.

### Does Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Thynne and Weymouth 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 Aug 2025 was £1,415. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,923 a year.

### How large is Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year Thynne and Weymouth Educational Foundation reported income of £4,570 and spending of £1,415.


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