# The James Family Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1087240 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1087240)
- Latest income: £8,513; spending £3,945
- 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: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-family-charitable-trust

Family charitable trust - makes donations to charitable bodies on behalf of family members. Does not seek unsolicited requests for donations.

## 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 2025 | £8,513 | £3,945 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £53 | £9,012 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £362 | £9,490 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £9,320 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £89.8k | £7,643 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital at such time or times and in such manner to or for the benefit of :- 1. Such exclusively charitable objects and purposes including making donations to any exclusively charitable institution or institutions as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit 2. Without detracting from the general nature of the charitable objects in 3.1.1 above, the promotion of education in Wales and in particular the provision of financial assistance towards the maintenance and development of cardiff university and all other welsh universities.

## What it funds

The James Family 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 The James Family Charitable Trust reported income of £8,513 and spending of £3,945. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £39.4k 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 The James Family 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 The James Family Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The James Family Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does The James Family Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The James Family Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The James Family 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 2025 was £3,945. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,882 a year.

### How large is The James Family Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The James Family Charitable Trust reported income of £8,513 and spending of £3,945.


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