# The John Cockerton Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1205845 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1205845)
- Latest income: £14.9k; spending £6,179
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Other names: The John Cockerton Trust (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-cockerton-foundation

The object of the Charity is for the Public Benefit to advance the education (including physical and social education) of children and young people below the age of 25 living in the parish of Tuddenham St. Mary in such ways as the trustees think fit.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £14.9k | £6,179 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,943 | £1,109 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is for the public benefit to advance the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 in the parish of tuddenham st mary in such ways as the charity trustees think fit.

## What it funds

The John Cockerton Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Cockerton Foundation reported income of £14.9k and spending of £6,179. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £7,288 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Cockerton Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 Cockerton Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Cockerton 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 Cockerton Foundation fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The John Cockerton 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 Dec 2025 was £6,179. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £3,644 a year.

### How large is The John Cockerton Foundation?

In its latest reported year The John Cockerton Foundation reported income of £14.9k and spending of £6,179.


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