UK funding workspaceWilliam Collins grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 307261
William Collins is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 307261. The register describes its activities as: “The William Collins Charity was set up in the seventeenth century in Corhampton to provide for the education of children in the parish.The eligibility is restricted as follows:1.The subject of the grant should be under 25 years old.Thus,college and university students,as well as parents of school children,may…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £6,632 and spending of £5,207.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,632
Latest spending
£5,207
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
What William Collins funds
William Collins 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.
How to apply to William Collins
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Collins in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 William Collins
Is William Collins open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from William Collins is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does William Collins give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that William Collins makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is William Collins?
In its latest reported year William Collins reported income of £6,632 and spending of £5,207.
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