# C J and E J Melbourne Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 214414 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/214414)
- Latest income: £22.8k; spending £34.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/c-j-and-e-j-melbourne-trust

The Trustees act in accordance with the instructions contained in the Deed dated 31st March 1955 which directs them to pay a fixed percentage of the net income received to 6 specified charities

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

C J and E J Melbourne Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year C J and E J Melbourne Trust reported income of £22.8k and spending of £34.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from C J and E J Melbourne Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is C J and E J Melbourne Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from C J and E J Melbourne Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does C J and E J Melbourne Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that C J and E J Melbourne Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is C J and E J Melbourne Trust?

In its latest reported year C J and E J Melbourne Trust reported income of £22.8k and spending of £34.8k.


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