# William Collins

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307261 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307261)
- Latest income: £7,201; spending £10.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Other names: William Collin's Trust (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-collins

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 apply.2. subject of the grant should live within,"the Bridge Benefice".

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £7,201 | £10.3k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £6,632 | £5,207 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £6,264 | £6,230 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £6,027 | £2,822 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £64.8k | £66k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The benefit of persons of either sex who have not attained the age of 25 years, by the provision of exhibitions or grants tenable at any secondary school, teacher training college university or other institution of further (including professional and technical) education, or of financial or other assistance to help beneficiaries to prepare for or to enter a profession, trade or calling. 2. Otherwise promoting the education (including social and physical training) of beneficiaries.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year William Collins reported income of £7,201 and spending of £10.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £90.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Collins 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 William Collins open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 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.

### Where does William Collins fund?

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

### 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 much does William Collins give each year?

The register does not break out William Collins's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £10.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.1k a year.

### How large is William Collins?

In its latest reported year William Collins reported income of £7,201 and spending of £10.3k.


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