# The Jhc Old Boys Association UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214120 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214120)
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Sri Lanka
- Trustees: 13
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/jhc-old-boys-association-uk

The objects of the CIO being for the public benefit are to advance the education of children and young people in Sri Lanka, in particular but not exclusively those attending Jaffna Hindu College and those children living in impoverished communities primarily through: a) Providing scholarships and grants to children to cover school fees, extra lessons, and other educational expenses....

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of children and young people in sri Lanka, in particular but not exclusively those attending jaffna Hindu college and those children living in impoverished communities primarily through:a) providing scholarships and grants to children to cover school fees, extra lessons, and other educational expenses who could not otherwise afford them;b) providing essential learning resources, such as library books, digital tools (including tablets, computers, and interactive touch screens), and other educational aids to enhance students learning experiences; c) providing funding for additional teachers and supplementary classes in key subjects; and d) promoting physical education by providing sports, play and leisure equipment to educational facilities; e) such other ways as the trustees may determine.

## What it funds

The Jhc Old Boys Association UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Jhc Old Boys Association UK 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.

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