# The James Mayer Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289454 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289454)
- Latest income: £8; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Animals
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-mayer-charitable-trust

Make donations for education and other charitable purposes.

## 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 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £72 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £68 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,001 | £1,800 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To pay or apply the income of the trust fund and also so much of the capital as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit to such charities or for such charitable purposes and in such proportions and in such manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the trustees shall determine.

## What it funds

The James Mayer Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities and animals for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The James Mayer Charitable Trust reported income of £8 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £3,300 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 Mayer Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Mayer Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The James Mayer 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 Mayer Charitable Trust fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The James Mayer 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £660 a year.

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

In its latest reported year The James Mayer Charitable Trust reported income of £8 and spending of £0.


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