# James Cowper Kreston Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1195694 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195694)
- Website: https://www.jamescowperkrestonfoundation.co.uk/
- Latest income: £36k; spending £55.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-cowper-kreston-foundation

The objects of the CIO are to further such charitable purposes (charitable under English law) as the trustees see fit from time to time.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

James Cowper Kreston Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year James Cowper Kreston Foundation reported income of £36k and spending of £55.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from James Cowper Kreston Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (jamescowperkrestonfoundation.co.uk) 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 James Cowper Kreston Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does James Cowper Kreston Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that James Cowper Kreston Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is James Cowper Kreston Foundation?

In its latest reported year James Cowper Kreston Foundation reported income of £36k and spending of £55.2k.


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