# The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 298499 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/298499)
- Latest income: £17.9k; spending £21.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Northamptonshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dorothy-johnson-charitable-trust

Granting of awards

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £17.9k | £21.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £16.8k | £22.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £15.9k | £22.7k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £14.9k | £26.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £14.8k | £24.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) For and towards the promotion of education of children and young persons under the age of 25 years who were born in or are living or have lived in or were at some time educated in the county of Northamptonshire and (b) For and twoards such other charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable institution or institutions at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust reported income of £17.9k and spending of £21.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £117k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust 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 The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £21.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £23.4k a year.

### How large is The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Dorothy Johnson Charitable Trust reported income of £17.9k and spending of £21.5k.


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