# The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199134 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199134)
- Latest income: £16k; spending £22k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Overseas aid / famine relief, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Australia
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-and-celia-bonham-christie

DONATIONS TO OTHER CHARITIES AND ORGANISATIONS WHO PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH, HEALTH AND WELLBEING

## 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 | £16k | £22k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £16k | £7,100 | not filed |
| 5 May 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time determine.

## What it funds

The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO reported income of £16k and spending of £22k. Over its last 3 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £29.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO 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 John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO fund?

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

### Does The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO give each year?

The register does not break out The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO'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 £22k. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £9,691 a year.

### How large is The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO?

In its latest reported year The John and Celia Bonham Christie CIO reported income of £16k and spending of £22k.


## Similar funders

- [Freemasons’ Charity](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/freemasons-charity)
- [Pears Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pears-foundation)
- [Forever Manchester](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/forever-manchester)
- [Forte Charitable Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/trusthouse-charitable-foundation)
- [The Headley Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/headley-trust)
- [The EQ Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/eq-foundation)

## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research)
- [Grants for schools in the UK: where to look and what closes soon](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-schools-uk)