# John Allsop

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 527042 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/527042)
- Latest income: £18.6k; spending £14.7k
- 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: Derbyshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-allsop

We give grants to individuals, schools and organisations. Applicants must reside in Findern, Willington or Stenson (village). All grants are for residents under 25 years of age.

## 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 | £18.6k | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £18.8k | £14.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £17.7k | £11.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.9k | £9,686 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.8k | £7,874 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To assist in furthering the education of young people by providing school libraries, prizes, financial assistance, bursaries and special instruction

## What it funds

John Allsop 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. In its latest reported year John Allsop reported income of £18.6k and spending of £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £58.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Allsop in its sources (last checked 4 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 John Allsop open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from John Allsop is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does John Allsop fund?

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

### Does John Allsop give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does John Allsop give each year?

The register does not break out John Allsop'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 £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.7k a year.

### How large is John Allsop?

In its latest reported year John Allsop reported income of £18.6k and spending of £14.7k.


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