Chelmsford Educational Foundation
Also known as: Cef
An educational trust that awards grants to individuals to assist with education or training such as books, fees, tools or equipment to help them achieve employment or professional qualification. Applicants must live (and have had 5 years residence) in Chelmsford Borough or former Chelmsford Rural District or have been a student at a school or equivalent in these areas.
Activities & Mission
An educational trust that awards grants to individuals to assist with education or training such as books, fees, tools or equipment to help them achieve employment or professional qualification. Applicants must live (and have had 5 years residence) in Chelmsford Borough or former Chelmsford Rural District or have been a student at a school or equivalent in these areas.
Grants
Chelmsford Educational Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £24,174
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £33,234 | £24,174 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £32,602 | £25,298 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £31,369 | £26,681 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £29,915 | £20,233 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £28,868 | £19,277 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Chelmsford Educational Foundation
What does Chelmsford Educational Foundation do?
An educational trust that awards grants to individuals to assist with education or training such as books, fees, tools or equipment to help them achieve employment or professional qualification. Applicants must live (and have had 5 years residence) in Chelmsford Borough or former Chelmsford Rural District or have been a student at a school or equivalent in these areas.
How much income did Chelmsford Educational Foundation report in 2025?
Chelmsford Educational Foundation reported total income of £33k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Chelmsford Educational Foundation registered as a charity?
Chelmsford Educational Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 1968 as charity number 310815. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs Chelmsford Educational Foundation?
Chelmsford Educational Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER JACKSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chelmsford Educational Foundation operate?
Chelmsford Educational Foundation operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chelmsford Educational Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Chelmsford Educational Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310815.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cef
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
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