# James Smellie Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 251241 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/251241)
- Latest income: £6,357; spending £6,000
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: James Smellie Bursaries (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-smellie-memorial-fund

The support of charities working to improve the lives of children whose quality of life has suffered as a consequence of illness, mistreatment or other misfortune, including responding to the circumstances and conditions in the homes of children facing such adversities by also recognising the need to support the families who are caring for them.

## 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 2026 | £6,357 | £6,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £6,754 | £6,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £6,618 | £6,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,686 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,297 | £3,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promotion and encouragement of clinical paediatrics as specified in the said trust deed, the trustees may apply the same in furthering the treatment of sick, handicapped or disabled children in such other ways as they think fit: provided also that the trustees may apply the income of the charity either directly or by way of subscriptions to other institutions or organisations

## What it funds

James Smellie Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for children / young 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund reported income of £6,357 and spending of £6,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £25k 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from James Smellie Memorial Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does James Smellie Memorial Fund fund?

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

### Does James Smellie Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does James Smellie Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out James Smellie Memorial Fund'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 2026 was £6,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,000 a year.

### How large is James Smellie Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year James Smellie Memorial Fund reported income of £6,357 and spending of £6,000.


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