Education Charities That specialise in Schools

Woore United Charities operates to support elderly people and children in the Parish of Woore, Shropshire - the elderly with a token bonus at Christmas, children through the local Primary School and on an ad hoc basis from time to time.

The charity funds two Bible prizes to year six pupils at Wheldrake with Thorganby C of E Aided Primary School. The pupils who enter have to learn and then recite two Bible passages and answer questions.

To provide assistance to former students of Elmbridge School that was situated in Cranleigh, Surrey between 1940 and 1980 and then Fyfield, Essex between 1980 and 1994 who are in financial distress or require financial assistance for education and / or training.

Our charity helps individuals who live or attend school in the area specified by the terms of the charity with books for educational purposes, with travel to & from school, with uniform, with further educational studies at university abroad or at home. This year we had four applicants.

To provide funding for school children to visit Thornham which runs a walled garden used by special needs clients, and has access to twelve miles of footpaths.

The Charity was founded in 1697 to provide a church and vicar, a school and provision for some old people in the village. A new 'Scheme' was established in early 2011 to clarify the Trust aims into a more appropriate setting to reflect the needs of the church, school and community, but by maintaining the original Trust objectives.

Advancement of education in i) CofE parishes of Gt & Lt Shelford and ii) Diocese of Ely, by way of: maintenance of any CofE (voluntary) school in either parish, provision of educational/ sports equipment not normally provided by the LEA.

Invested funds generating income which is then distributed to poor/underprivileged children - usually through donations for book purchase at local village school

The provision of grants for educational purposes for children in the Civil Parish of Colehill, Dorset. Grants are given by way of lump sums to Colehill and Hayeswood First Schools and St Michael's C of E Middle School. The money is provided for children who would otherwise be disadvantaged from participating in certain school activities. The use of funds is the responsibility of the head teachers.

Providing financial support for Broadbottom C of E School (or Mottram C of E School) in areas which would not normally be supported financially by the LEA.

The Charity maintains the school house and grounds that are attached to the village school, which is now currently leased to the County Council, and has been incorporated into the school.

The charity runs refreshment stalls to support school events as well as running quiz nights and pamper evenings. All events held are with a view to raising funds which are donated back to the school for the benefit of the school and the students.

WITH EFFECT FROM 1 OCTOBER 2021 THE CHARITY ACTIVITIES CEASED. PRIOR TO THAT THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ORGANISING ANNUAL NAVRATRI AND JALARAM JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS, ORGANISING SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES TEACHING INDIAN LANGUAGES GUJARATI AND HINDI, INDIAN DANCE CLASSES: KATHAK, BHARAT NATYAM, FOLK DANCES OF INDIA, AND MUSIC CLASSES IN HARMONIUM, SITAR AND TABLA, AND VOCAL SINGING

Promotion of education to young people under the age of 25 and resident in Harlestone, awarding bursaries or maintenance allowances where there is a financial need to anyone in secondary school or higher education. Also provides financial assistance for any school student, also resident in the parish, towards items not provided by the local authority.Trustees consider applications confidentially.

(1) Providing or assisting in the provision of such special benefits at the school of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority as may be agreed between the School Governors and the Trustees. (2) In otherwise promoting the education of persons who are pupils or former pupils of the school under 25 years of age and who are in need of financial assistance.

The Village Hall is now no longer used for village activities. The village at a public meeting showed no support for further use of the Hall. It is now being considered for sale and any profits will be used for the benefit of the village, probably through the building of a new facility with Chirton School . The structure of the present building makes it unviable for its former use.

The R H Owen Memorial Fund locally known by the Welsh name Cronfa Goffa R H Owen pays small grants topost 16 students who are former pupils of Ysgol Brynrefail (Brynrefail School) in Llanrug near Caernarfon, Gwynedd.

A prize / prizes to be awarded to the pupil / pupils of Immanual Community College, who shall in the course of school year, have shown best all round service to school and / or community life

The Foundation is an education charity based in Hartlebury. Its key purpose is to benefit local schools and individuals by making financial awards to enhance and support educational opportunities. It seeks and considers applications from local schools or from individual pupils or students resident in the 'ancient parish of Hartlebury'.

St Mary's CofE School Appeal Fund exists to support St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Walthamstow;to provide for the Governors' liability for repairs, extensions and improvements to the School and to advance the education of the pupils at the School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not provided by the Local Education Authority.

The principal object of the Charity is the promotion and advancement of the education provided by The Diocesan College, a school in Cape Town, South Africa. It does this by obtaining donations, primarily from donors in the United Kingdom, and transferring them to The Diocesan College.

AS OUTLINED IN THE CHARITY COMMISSION SCHEME WHEN THE CHARITY WAS DRAWN UP IN 1985. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE CHARITY IS THE PETER FLETCHER PRIZE FOUNDATION. THE INCOME FROM THIS IS SPENT ENTIRELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL OF BIDEFORD COLLEGE NOW PART OF LAUNCESTON COLLEGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST A CHARITABLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Loaves of bread to the children at Burford Primary School once a year to keep the tradition of The Thomas Collier Charity alive. In 1665 Thomas Collier left a legacy to buy 12 one-penny loaves each week to be distributed to the poor children after Sunday church service. Records show this continued until the turn of the 20th century. Now it is an annual event as a reminder of poverty in the past.

The Charity relates to a peppercorn rent attached to some older properties in the parish and dates back several hundred years hence the small amounts involved. The money collected is distributed between the Vicar of Ipstones; the School Trustees and the pensioners of the parish. Because of the small amounts involved the money collected is distributed every 3 or 4 years.

Outstanding personal achievement within the school and local community. To promote the education and social development, community involvement and physical capacity of young people resident or attending school in the local area.