The John Anstey Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1080821
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The John Anstey Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1080821. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “General charitable purposes.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust as to the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital as the founder may by notice in writing to the trustees determine, for or towards such charitable purposes, and to make donations to such charitable institution or institutions…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £1,121 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,121
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,121 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £537 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £691 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £262 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £206 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust as to the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital as the founder may by notice in writing to the trustees determine, for or towards such charitable purposes, and to make donations to such charitable institution or institutions, at such time or times and in such manner as the founder may from time to time by a like notice direct. Where the founder has not by 5 april in the income tax year following that in which the income arises given a direction which fully disposes of the income, then such income shall be disposed of in accordance with sub-clause 3.2. 2 . Subject to and in default of any direction under sub-clause 3.1 and insofar as any such direction is not exhaustive, the trustees shall apply the income for or towards such charitable purposes and shall make donations to such charitable institutions, at such times and in such manner as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit. The trustees may, in their discretion, for the period of 21 years from the date of this deed instead of applying the income of the charity in any year, accumulate al or any part of such income at compound interest by investing the same and the resulting income in any of the authorised investments and hold the same as an accretion to and as part of the capital of the charity, without prejudice to the right of the trustees to apply the whole or an part of such accumulated income in any subsequent year as…
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Trustees
- 3
What The John Anstey Foundation funds
The John Anstey Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The John Anstey Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Anstey Foundation 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 about The John Anstey Foundation
Is The John Anstey Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Anstey Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The John Anstey Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.
Does The John Anstey Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The John Anstey Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The John Anstey Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The John Anstey Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The John Anstey Foundation?
In its latest reported year The John Anstey Foundation reported income of £1,121 and spending of £0.
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