# The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 505907 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/505907)
- Latest income: £2,446; spending £3,425
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Warrington
- Other names: Jackson Trust (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-and-eliza-jane-jackson-bequest

Interest and dividends from capital investments to be used to relieve poverty within the 12 churches that make up the former Warrington Methodist Circuit, these being Antrobus, Lymm, Padgate, St Philips, Penketh, Hood Manor, St Martins,Rixton,Bold St,Latchford, Stockton Heath and New Song Network all now in the Sankey Valley Circuit.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £2,446 | £3,425 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £3,223 | £6,851 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £3,173 | £5,312 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,385 | £3,563 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,442 | £1,793 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The provision of gifts each new year to such member or members of the moore Methodist church and congregation as shall be deemed deserving or in need of such help or failing this purpose for such other similar purpose as the minister in charge of the moore Methodist church, the trust treasurer and the senior society steward of the said church shall in their discretion determine.

## What it funds

The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest reported income of £2,446 and spending of £3,425. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £20.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest 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 The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest 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 Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest fund?

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

### Does The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest give each year?

The register does not break out The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £3,425. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,189 a year.

### How large is The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest?

In its latest reported year The John and Eliza Jane Jackson Bequest reported income of £2,446 and spending of £3,425.


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