# Jacob Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262811 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262811)
- Latest income: £8,962; spending £9,012
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/jacob-charitable-trust

The prime object of the charity is to generate income from investments held in the trust fund and out of this income to make payments by way of grants to charitable or other institutions.

## 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 | £8,962 | £9,012 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £8,538 | £8,510 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,113 | £8,600 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,878 | £7,500 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,076 | £7,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To or towards or for the benefit of such charitable purposes or charitable institutions within or outside the United Kingdom at such time or times and in such manner and in such proportions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine.

## What it funds

Jacob Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Jacob Charitable Trust reported income of £8,962 and spending of £9,012. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £40.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Jacob 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 Jacob Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Jacob Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Jacob Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Jacob Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Jacob Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Jacob 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 £9,012. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,124 a year.

### How large is Jacob Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Jacob Charitable Trust reported income of £8,962 and spending of £9,012.


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