# James Butler'S Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 264330 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/264330)
- Latest income: £10.2k; spending £6,134
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-butlers-trust

In accordance with the terms of the Trust , Grants are made to registered charities as directed by settlor. No written applications are accepted. The Trustees are satisfied that these purposes remain charitable and for the public benefit. The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charity Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | £10.2k | £6,134 | not filed |
| 27 Jun 2024 | £10.6k | £1,623 | not filed |
| 27 Jun 2023 | £8,889 | £18.2k | not filed |
| 27 Jun 2022 | £7,955 | £1,996 | not filed |
| 27 Jun 2021 | £9,893 | £12.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Both capital and income to be applied for such legally charitable institutions or purposes as the trustees may from time to time determine.

## What it funds

James Butler'S Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year James Butler'S Trust reported income of £10.2k and spending of £6,134. Over its last 5 reported years, to 27 Jun 2025, it spent £40.3k 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 James Butler'S Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 James Butler'S Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from James Butler'S Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does James Butler'S Trust fund?

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

### Does James Butler'S Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that James Butler'S Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does James Butler'S Trust give each year?

The register does not break out James Butler'S Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 27 Jun 2025 was £6,134. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,057 a year.

### How large is James Butler'S Trust?

In its latest reported year James Butler'S Trust reported income of £10.2k and spending of £6,134.


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