# The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 515715 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/515715)
- Website: https://jamesgrovetrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,922; spending £3,505
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dudley
- Other names: The James Grove Trust (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-grove-recreation-and-sports-ground-trust

To oversee the use of the land granted under conveyance for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the Urban District of Halesowen as at present constituted

## 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 2025 | £1,922 | £3,505 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,518 | £5,981 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,916 | £3,615 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,070 | £2,559 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,352 | £2,164 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To hold the said land for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the urban district of halesowen as at present constituted in perpetuity.see conveyance for further details.

## What it funds

The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust reported income of £1,922 and spending of £3,505. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £17.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dudley.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (jamesgrovetrust.org.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 The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground 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 Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dudley.

### Does The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust'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 2025 was £3,505. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,565 a year.

### How large is The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust?

In its latest reported year The James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground Trust reported income of £1,922 and spending of £3,505.


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