# The John Griss Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193024 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193024)
- Website: https://clayhidonparish.gov.uk/
- Latest income: £21.1k; spending £23.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-griss-charity

The charity manages the estate of the late John Griss for the benefit of the inhabitants of Clayhidon parish.

## 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 | £21.1k | £23.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £101k | £7,266 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,549 | £8,059 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £516k | £25.8k | £0 |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) for the benefit of the inhabitants of the civil parish of clayhidon, Devon for which provision is not made from public rates and taxes as the charity trustee(s) See fit from time to time.

## What it funds

The John Griss Charity is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year The John Griss Charity reported income of £21.1k and spending of £23.1k. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £64.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Griss Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (clayhidonparish.gov.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The John Griss Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does The John Griss Charity fund?

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

### Does The John Griss Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The John Griss Charity give each year?

The register does not break out The John Griss 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 £23.1k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £16.1k a year.

### How large is The John Griss Charity?

In its latest reported year The John Griss Charity reported income of £21.1k and spending of £23.1k.


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