# John Dyer'S Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 311138 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/311138)
- Latest income: £561; spending £174
- 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: Norfolk
- Other names: Barbara Cole (working); Edward Wood (working); John Dyers (working); Lucy Whittle (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-dyers-charity

The trustees collect the income from the capital invested and divide this, in accordance with the will of John Dyer deceased, two thirds to Kenning Hall and one third to Blo Norton, both parishes in Norfolk. This income is used in or towards the education of children by payment of scholarships or exhibitions.

## 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 | £561 | £174 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £546 | £329 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £539 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £537 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £523 | £450 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The application of the income in the proportions of two thirds kenninghall and one third blo'norton in or towards the education of children of the labouring or other pooer classes by the payment of scholarships or exhibitions not exceeding $4 per annum in each case to derserving children attending any public elementary school in the neighbourhood. The trustees may also if they think fit pay out of the income a sum not exceeding $5 in each case, for providing a suitable outfit for any deserving hild upon his or her leaving shool and entering upon domestic or other service trade, business or occupation.

## What it funds

John Dyer'S Charity 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 John Dyer'S Charity reported income of £561 and spending of £174. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £953 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Dyer'S 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 Dyer'S Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does John Dyer'S Charity fund?

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

### Does John Dyer'S Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does John Dyer'S Charity give each year?

The register does not break out John Dyer'S 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 Dec 2025 was £174. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £191 a year.

### How large is John Dyer'S Charity?

In its latest reported year John Dyer'S Charity reported income of £561 and spending of £174.


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