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The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation

Awarding grants to schools and groups for educational and cultural activities in Shepshed, Leics.

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Activities & Mission

Awarding grants to schools and groups for educational and cultural activities in Shepshed, Leics.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£37,946
Latest Expenditure
£37,743

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£37,946
£37,7430 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation

What does The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation do?

Awarding grants to schools and groups for educational and cultural activities in Shepshed, Leics.

How much income did The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation report in 2025?

The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation registered as a charity?

The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1973 as charity number 527893. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation?

The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID NORMAN BRIDGES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation operate?

The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 527893.

Details

Address
12 Church Street
Shepshed
LOUGHBOROUGH
Leicestershire
LE12 9RH
Registration Date
5 October 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
527893
Charity Number
527893

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Trustees

DAVID NORMAN BRIDGES Chair
Alison Riggall
Ann-Marie Elizabeth Donaldson
Helen Butler

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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