# The John Buckman Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1186299 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1186299)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-buckman-foundation

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## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,777 | £2,389 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £68.9k | £92.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £53.6k | £27.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,381 | £4,454 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects are to pay or apply the capital and income held by the trust to or towards or for the benefit or furtherance of such charitable purposes or charitable organisations (whether corporate or unincorporated) at such time, in such manner and in such proportions as the trustees may from time to time determine.

## What it funds

The John Buckman Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Buckman Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £127k 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 Buckman 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

### Is The John Buckman Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Buckman 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 Buckman Foundation fund?

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

### Does The John Buckman Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The John Buckman Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The John Buckman Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The John Buckman 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 £25.3k a year.

### How large is The John Buckman Foundation?

In its latest reported year The John Buckman Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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