# The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 327780 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/327780)
- Latest income: £3,952; spending £16k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The John Thornton Charitable Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-and-francoise-thornton-charitable-trust

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

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £3,952 | £16k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £3,685 | £15.5k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £9,091 | £16k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £5,023 | £20k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £2,362 | £26.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) General charitable purposes. (ii) in the interests of social welfare the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust reported income of £3,952 and spending of £16k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £93.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust 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 & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 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.

### Where does The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust fund?

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

### 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 much does The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £16k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.8k a year.

### 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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