# The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1005072 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1005072)
- Latest income: £65k; spending £78.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-and-ruth-howard-charitable-trust

a) The advancement of public education in the field of Archaeologyb) The preservation and protection of buildings for the benefit of the general publicc) The advancement of public education in the field of Choir Schools and associated musicd) Any other charitable object or charity as may be chosen by the Trustees.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust reported income of £65k and spending of £78.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John and Ruth Howard 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

### Is The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John and Ruth Howard 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 and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust reported income of £65k and spending of £78.3k.


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