# The Whitstable Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307635 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307635)
- Latest income: £3,166; spending £1,055
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Whitstable Endowed Education Fund (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/whitstable-educational-foundation

It receives a grant from the Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities. This is passed to the Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England (Aided) Junior School in order to support the work of the school.

## 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 | £3,166 | £1,055 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,150 | £1,575 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,150 | £276 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,151 | £917 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,520 | £931 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity is the provision of items, services and facilities for the school.

## What it funds

The Whitstable Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Whitstable Educational Foundation reported income of £3,166 and spending of £1,055. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £4,754 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Whitstable 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 The Whitstable Educational Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Whitstable 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 Whitstable Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Whitstable Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Whitstable Educational Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Whitstable Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Whitstable 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 £1,055. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £951 a year.

### How large is The Whitstable Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Whitstable Educational Foundation reported income of £3,166 and spending of £1,055.


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