# The James Greenop Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1164640 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1164640)
- Website: https://www.thejamesgreenopfoundation.org
- Latest income: £886; spending £7,747
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Knowsley, Liverpool City
- Other names: Tjgf (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-greenop-foundation

The prevention or relief of poverty in the Borough of Knowsley and Merseyside by providinggrants to charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. To advance inlife and relieve the needs of young people through: (a) The provision of recreational andleisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve theirconditions of life; (b)

## 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 Dec 2024 | £886 | £7,747 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,970 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £365 | £13.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,151 | £15.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide grants and donations for the benefit of the inhabitants of Knowsley and merseyside areas of the UK for the following purposes:(1) To advance in life and help young people through:(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.(2) The prevention or relief of poverty.

## What it funds

The James Greenop Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The James Greenop Foundation reported income of £886 and spending of £7,747. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £47k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Knowsley and Liverpool City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The James Greenop Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thejamesgreenopfoundation.org) 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 The James Greenop Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The James Greenop Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Knowsley and Liverpool City.

### Does The James Greenop Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The James Greenop Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The James Greenop Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2024 was £7,747. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £11.7k a year.

### How large is The James Greenop Foundation?

In its latest reported year The James Greenop Foundation reported income of £886 and spending of £7,747.


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