# The Jackson Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1157548 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157548)
- Website: https://theschoolbus.net
- Latest income: £0; spending £3,370
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/jackson-foundation

Advancing the opportunities of disadvantaged children and young people in mainstream education to make a positive difference in their lives. The CIO provides assistance through the giving of grants, equipment or other assets to help provide experiences that would otherwise have been missed.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Jackson Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Jackson Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £3,370.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Jackson Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (theschoolbus.net) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Jackson Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Jackson Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Jackson Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Jackson Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Jackson Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £3,370.


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