Prowdes Educational Foundation
Also known as: Prowde's Charity, Prowdes Charity
The fund is for the benefit of the founder's kin and boys and young men between the ages of 9 and 25 who are resident in the North or East Ridings of Yorkshire or in the County of Somerset to assist with their education by grant of Prowdes Exhibitions to candidates approved by the Trustees in their absolute discretion.
Activities & Mission
The fund is for the benefit of the founder's kin and boys and young men between the ages of 9 and 25 who are resident in the North or East Ridings of Yorkshire or in the County of Somerset to assist with their education by grant of Prowdes Exhibitions to candidates approved by the Trustees in their absolute discretion.
Grants
Prowdes Educational Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £27,965
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- 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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Local Authority
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £19,846 | £27,965 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £19,104 | £11,436 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £18,671 | £32,557 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £18,704 | £60 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £19,376 | £8,850 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Prowdes Educational Foundation
What does Prowdes Educational Foundation do?
The fund is for the benefit of the founder's kin and boys and young men between the ages of 9 and 25 who are resident in the North or East Ridings of Yorkshire or in the County of Somerset to assist with their education by grant of Prowdes Exhibitions to candidates approved by the Trustees in their absolute discretion.
How much income did Prowdes Educational Foundation report in 2026?
Prowdes Educational Foundation reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £28k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Prowdes Educational Foundation registered as a charity?
Prowdes Educational Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1963 as charity number 310255. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Prowdes Educational Foundation?
Prowdes Educational Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fleur Josephine Selwyn Sharpe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Prowdes Educational Foundation operate?
Prowdes Educational Foundation operates across 3 areas: East Riding Of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Somerset.
Is Prowdes Educational Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Prowdes Educational Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310255.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Prowde's Charity
- Prowdes Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated