The Henry Colborn Trust is a small foundation entrusted to the Company in the 17-Century
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its investment income, until further notice this charity is unable to accept applications for funding
The Henry Colborn Trust funds education, sporting or recreational activities that benefit children living full-time in Ashwell, Hertfordshire.
The Henry Colborn Trust’s charitable purposes allow it to:
- Provide special benefits which are not usually provided by the Local Education Authority, for Ashwell Primary School
- Promote the education, including social and physical training, of children resident in the parish of Ashwell.
The Trust does not normally provide funding for private tutoring of children to supplement the teaching they receive at school. However, the Trust will consider applications which go directly to meeting an educational need of a child with learning support requirements.
The Henry Colborn Trust is a working name of Henry Colborn (or Colbron), a charity registered in England and Wales (no. 310961)
Over 2019 and early 2020, the Henry Colborn Trust trustees have been considering proposals for the future use of the Rolly's Lane netball courts. Please see here the outcome of those proposals.