J R Heslam Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 247823
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J R Heslam Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 247823. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire. The register describes its activities as: “The Trustees have the power to apply income or capital to the purchase of pictures, prints, sculptures, books, works of art as the Trustees consider to be of national, scientific, historic or artistic interest in connection with City of Lincoln. The ownership of items purchased to be transferred to the City, such…” Its charitable objects are: “Purchase of pictures prints sculptures books manuscripts works of art or other chattels as the trustees shall consider to be of national scientific historic or artistic interest by virtue of association with the city of lincoln to be transferred to the lincoln city corporation on trust to exhibit them to the public.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £20.2k and spending of £14k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.2k
Latest spending
£14k
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £20.2k | £14k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £20.8k | £211k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £16.9k | £40.1k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £14.9k | £13.4k |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £16.8k | £8,011 |
Charitable objects
Purchase of pictures prints sculptures books manuscripts works of art or other chattels as the trustees shall consider to be of national scientific historic or artistic interest by virtue of association with the city of lincoln to be transferred to the lincoln city corporation on trust to exhibit them to the public.
Where it operates
Lincolnshire
- Trustees
- 11
What J R Heslam Trust funds
J R Heslam Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £286k in total.
How to apply to J R Heslam Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from J R Heslam 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 about J R Heslam Trust
Is J R Heslam Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from J R Heslam Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does J R Heslam Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire.
Does J R Heslam Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that J R Heslam Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does J R Heslam Trust give each year?
The register does not break out J R Heslam 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 2025 was £14k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £57.3k a year.
How large is J R Heslam Trust?
In its latest reported year J R Heslam Trust reported income of £20.2k and spending of £14k.
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