# John Dobson for School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 526295 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/526295)
- Latest income: £101; spending £40
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-dobson-for-school

Education/Training

## 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 Aug 2025 | £101 | £40 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £99 | £275 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £49 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £49 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £72 | £700 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Upkeep of the school, andpayment of a school master.

## What it funds

John Dobson for School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year John Dobson for School reported income of £101 and spending of £40. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £1,015 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Dobson for School 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 Dobson for School open for applications now?

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

### Where does John Dobson for School fund?

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

### Does John Dobson for School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that John Dobson for School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does John Dobson for School give each year?

The register does not break out John Dobson for School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £40. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £203 a year.

### How large is John Dobson for School?

In its latest reported year John Dobson for School reported income of £101 and spending of £40.


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