# John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 216555 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/216555)
- Latest income: £2,438; spending £1,671
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Lincolnshire
- Other names: John Butler Charity (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-butler-otherwise-causeways-charity

This charity is exclusively for the aid of groups, clubs and organisations within the parish of Swineshead, Boston.

## 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 | £2,438 | £1,671 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,958 | £2,061 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,355 | £1,617 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,238 | £1,465 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,199 | £6,630 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The yearly income of the charity shall be applied by the trustees for any public purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the ancient parish of swineshead being purposes not provided for out of rates, taxes or public funds.

## What it funds

John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity reported income of £2,438 and spending of £1,671. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £13.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity 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 John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire.

### Does John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity give each year?

The register does not break out John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity'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 £1,671. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,689 a year.

### How large is John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity?

In its latest reported year John Butler Otherwise the Causeways Charity reported income of £2,438 and spending of £1,671.


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