# Charity of John Preston

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 227015 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/227015)
- Latest income: £246; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-john-preston

GRANTS FOR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE PARISH OF URSWICK

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £246 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £240 | £300 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £239 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £234 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £228 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> General benefit of poor persons of the parish of urswick

## What it funds

Charity of John Preston is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of John Preston reported income of £246 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £300 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of John Preston in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 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 Charity of John Preston open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity of John Preston is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity of John Preston fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria.

### Does Charity of John Preston give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Charity of John Preston makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Charity of John Preston give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of John Preston's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £60 a year.

### How large is Charity of John Preston?

In its latest reported year Charity of John Preston reported income of £246 and spending of £0.


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