# The John Avins Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 217301 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/217301)
- Latest income: £56.7k; spending £62.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-avins-trust

Support given to Hospitals and medical charities in or near Birmingham, and supporting small Organisations

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The John Avins Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Avins Trust reported income of £56.7k and spending of £62.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Avins 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 Avins Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Avins Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The John Avins Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The John Avins Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The John Avins Trust?

In its latest reported year The John Avins Trust reported income of £56.7k and spending of £62.6k.


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- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
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