# The John Guest Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1202739 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1202739)
- Website: https://thejohnguestcharitabletrust.org
- Latest income: £12k; spending £37k
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-guest-charitable-trust

This charity is bound by its trustee deed to give donations to specific named charities in the deed.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The John Guest Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Guest Charitable Trust reported income of £12k and spending of £37k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Guest Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thejohnguestcharitabletrust.org) 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 Guest Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Guest Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The John Guest Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The John Guest Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The John Guest Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The John Guest Charitable Trust reported income of £12k and spending of £37k.


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