Ashford Grammar School (Prize and Scholarship Fund)
The Ashford Grammar School (Prize and Scholarship Fund) (Charity No. 1077599) is a registered charity in England established to support educational advancement for students. Registered on 29 September 1999, it operates primarily in Kent, focusing on providing facilities, prizes, and scholarships to beneficiaries linked to Ashford Grammar School (historically associated with The Norton Knatchbull School in Ashford, TN24 0QJ).

Purpose and Activities
The charity’s objectives include awarding prizes and scholarships to academically meritorious students, as well as contributing to educational facilities. While distinct from Ashford School’s bursary program, which offers means-tested financial support for students from diverse backgrounds, this fund specifically emphasizes recognition of academic achievement through grants and awards.

Governance
As a registered charity, it is governed by trustees and adheres to regulatory requirements under the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Its operations remain focused on fostering educational opportunities within the local community.

Note: The organization’s historical connection to The Norton Knatchbull School is clarified in public records, though its exact administrative relationship with current institutions may vary. The charity’s activities complement broader educational support systems in the region, including bursary programs offered by affiliated schools.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/sector-data/top-10-charities/-/charity-details/3965419/trustees [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/3965419/full-print [3] https://causes.benevity.org/causes/826-1077599?lang=en [4] https://www.charitychoice.co.uk/ashford-grammar-school-prize-and-scholarship-fund-69335 [5] https://www.ashfordschool.co.uk/about-us/development/the-bursary-fund/