# Jim Rawson Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214776 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214776)
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/jim-rawson-charitable-trust

The trust was established under the will of the late Jim Rawson, and its objects are to apply the fund for such charitable institutions or such other charitable objects in England as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion select. In accordance with the wishes expressed by Jim Rawson preference will be given to charitable causes within the Torbay area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Jim Rawson Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Jim Rawson Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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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