# James Graves

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 529796 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/529796)
- Latest income: £1,270; spending £1,317
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-graves

Makes grants to individuals and organisations to support the education and training of children and young people

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £1,270 | £1,317 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,255 | £1,497 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,231 | £1,817 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,231 | £971 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,221 | £950 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Teaching and instructing poor boys and girls.

## What it funds

James Graves is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year James Graves reported income of £1,270 and spending of £1,317. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £6,552 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from James Graves 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 James Graves open for applications now?

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

### Where does James Graves fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire.

### Does James Graves give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does James Graves give each year?

The register does not break out James Graves's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £1,317. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,310 a year.

### How large is James Graves?

In its latest reported year James Graves reported income of £1,270 and spending of £1,317.


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