Mynshull's Educational Foundation is a charitable organisation registered in England and Wales (number 532334) that provides grants to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Manchester. Established in the 18th century, its origins date to a bequest by Thomas Mynshull, an apothecary and philanthropist, who allocated income from properties in Hanging Ditch to apprentice impoverished boys in Manchester.

History

The foundation initially funded apprenticeships for boys and later facilitated scholarships to Manchester Grammar School between 1900 and 1942. It has since evolved to address modern educational barriers, transitioning from apprenticeships to direct financial assistance for educational necessities. The charity’s name derives from Mynshull House, built on the site of the original properties.

Activities

Mynshull’s Educational Foundation focuses on grant-making for educational expenses such as textbooks, technology, uniforms, tools for trade education, and arts provisions. It prioritises applicants under 25 (with support extending to those under 30) residing or studying within Manchester or its immediate vicinity[1][5]. The charity does not fund course fees or ongoing expenses[1].

As of the 2022–2023 financial year, the organisation reported an income of £13,669 and expenditure of £3,561[1]. It operates under a trustee model with no remunerated trustees[1]. Grants are administered in partnership with Gaddum, a Manchester-based charity supporting health and social care initiatives[5].

Governance

The foundation is managed by five trustees and adheres to a grant-making framework targeting educational equity. Its work aligns with historic objectives of addressing poverty through access to education, while adapting to contemporary needs such as technology-related costs[5].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=532334&subid=0 [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Milton's_relationships [3] https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-cn/en:John_Milton [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/sector-data/top-10-charities/-/charity-details/532334/what-who-how-where [5] https://www.gaddum.org.uk/about/grants/