Rugeley Educational Endowment
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £1,500
- Where they fund
- Rugeley
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Phone first
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Rugeley Educational Endowment
The Rugeley Educational Endowment is a local charitable trust that advances education for young people in the Rugeley area of Staffordshire. Its mission is to support both individual pupils and the local secondary school by providing equipment, services, facilities, and other educational items that help learning thrive. The trust funds work that benefits children and young people under 25 who are, or have been, pupils at a secondary school in Rugeley. It also supports schools with equipment and resources, and promotes education generally or individually, including social and physical training. All activity is focused within the Rugeley area, with a strong local emphasis. The endowment is a small, locally governed trust that responds to the needs of Rugeley's school and its pupils.
What Rugeley Educational Endowment funds
The endowment funds education and skills development for children and young people in Rugeley. It provides grants for school equipment, services, facilities, and events that advance learning. Support also extends to social and physical training as part of promoting education. The trust benefits both the local secondary school and individual pupils who are or have been students at that school. All funded activity must take place within the Urban District of Rugeley in Staffordshire. The focus is on practical items and experiences that directly enhance educational opportunities for the local community.
Who can apply
Applications are welcome from the local secondary school in Rugeley and from individual pupils who are or have been students at that school. The trust supports children and young people under 25. There are no religious restrictions and no income thresholds for applicants. The endowment is specifically for those with a connection to Rugeley, either through residence or school attendance. Unsolicited applications are accepted.
What Rugeley Educational Endowment doesn't fund
The endowment does not fund work outside the Rugeley area or causes unrelated to education. It focuses solely on educational advancement within the Urban District of Rugeley. General community projects, non-educational activities, and beneficiaries without a connection to Rugeley are not supported.
How they like to fund
The endowment provides grants for equipment, services, facilities, and events that support education. It funds both the local secondary school and individual pupils. The trust welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible organisations and individuals.
How much does Rugeley Educational Endowment give?
Rugeley Educational Endowment runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 11 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- 3 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Rugeley Educational Endowment funds — and what they won't
To provide for any eligible school equipment and other items, services and facilities for such school and thereby advance education thereat. In otherwise promoting the education either generally or individually of beneficiaries.
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How to apply to Rugeley Educational Endowment
Rugeley Educational Endowment takes applications via phone first.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Rugeley Educational Endowment on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE RUGELEY EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT, charity number 528603.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rugeley Educational Endowment provide?
Rugeley Educational Endowment typically provides grants of £100 - £1,500.
Where does Rugeley Educational Endowment fund charities?
Rugeley Educational Endowment funds charities operating in Rugeley.
Does Rugeley Educational Endowment accept unsolicited applications?
Rugeley Educational Endowment accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Rugeley Educational Endowment?
Rugeley Educational Endowment takes applications via phone first. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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