William Lee grants and how to apply

Trust / foundation · Charity no. 210482

William Lee is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 210482. The register describes its activities as: “The charity awards small grants to Royston residents in financial difficulty, including students needing help with fees and living-expenses. Applicants must be resident in the town, & a means test is applied. Application forms are available from the contact person, who is clerk to the trustees.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £3,694 and spending of £15.4k.

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Original sources

https://williamlee.org.uk/https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/210482

About this funder

From the charity register and the funder's published information.

Latest income

£3,694

Latest spending

£15.4k

What it funds: General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of poverty
Who it helps: The general public
How it gives: Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations

What William Lee funds

William Lee is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.

How to apply to William Lee

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Lee in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (williamlee.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

Questions about William Lee

Is William Lee open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from William Lee is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

Does William Lee give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that William Lee makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

How large is William Lee?

In its latest reported year William Lee reported income of £3,694 and spending of £15.4k.

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