Cartmel Old Grammar School Foundation
Analysis
Cartmel Old Grammar School Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Grange-over-Sands. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Cartmel Old Grammar School Foundation reported income of £17k and spending of £22k, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £14k to £17k (+19%), an average of +4.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Cartmel Old Grammar School Foundation sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fairfield Park Lower School PTA (£17k), Educational Foundation of Philip and Sarah Stanford (£17k) and Silchester School PTA (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO THE CARTMEL POOR CHARITY AND TO BROW EDGE FOUNDATION. THE BULK OF THE MONIES AFTER THE ABOVE IS USED FOR PROMOTING THE EDUCATION OR TRAINING TO PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 A 25 AND PROVIDING GRANTS TO SCHOOLS TO MEET EXPENDITURE, NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY. THE BENEFICIAL AREA IS THE ANCIENT PARISH OF CARTMEL AS DEFINED IN THE TRUST DEED.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Park Lower School PTA | Hitchin | £17k |
| Educational Foundation of Philip and Sarah Stanford | North East Lincolnshire Council | £17k |
| Silchester School PTA | Reading | £17k |
| 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) | Isle Of Wight | £17k |