The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 327780
The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 327780. The register describes its activities as: “THE CHARITY MAINLY SUPPORTS UK OR EU BASED ORGANISATIONS:1. WHICH PROVIDE TARGETED RELIEF OF POVERTY, IMPROVED EDUCATION AND STANDARDS OF HEALTH CARE.2. WHICH ARE INVOLVED IN DISEASE RESEARCH AND CARE.3. WHICH ARE OTHER UK CHARITABLE ORGANISATION.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £3,952 and spending of £16k.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust funds
The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John & Francoise Thornton 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.
Questions about The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust
Is The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust reported income of £3,952 and spending of £16k.
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