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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 525993
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J E Cairns Memorial Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 525993. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral. The register describes its activities as: “Training and Education.” Its charitable objects are: “To provide a prize(s) In connection with drama amongs school children. The money available each year should be divided between secondary schools producing plays during the school year. The prize takes the form of a book.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £103 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£103
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £103 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £99 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £44 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To provide a prize(s) In connection with drama amongs school children. The money available each year should be divided between secondary schools producing plays during the school year. The prize takes the form of a book.
Where it operates
Wirral
- Trustees
- 1
What J E Cairns Memorial Fund funds
J E Cairns Memorial Fund 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to J E Cairns Memorial Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from J E Cairns Memorial Fund 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 about J E Cairns Memorial Fund
Is J E Cairns Memorial Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from J E Cairns Memorial Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does J E Cairns Memorial Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral.
Does J E Cairns Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that J E Cairns Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does J E Cairns Memorial Fund give each year?
The register does not break out J E Cairns Memorial Fund'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 £0 a year.
How large is J E Cairns Memorial Fund?
In its latest reported year J E Cairns Memorial Fund reported income of £103 and spending of £0.
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