# The John Henry Spokes Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 254534 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/254534)
- Latest income: £242; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: John Henry Spokes for the Bellringers Fund and the Church Choir Fund (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-henry-spokes-charity

Provides grants to choir, bellringers sunday School or other children/youth groups

## 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 | £242 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £236 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £232 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £231 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £226 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income shall be used at the discretion of the trustees ( the rector and church warden) giving particular benefit to the churches work with children and young people, the trustees shall be mindful of the original purposes of the charity to assist the choristers,

## What it funds

The John Henry Spokes Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Henry Spokes Charity reported income of £242 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Henry Spokes 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 The John Henry Spokes Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Henry Spokes 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 Henry Spokes Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

### Does The John Henry Spokes Charity give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The John Henry Spokes Charity makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The John Henry Spokes Charity give each year?

The register does not break out The John Henry Spokes 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The John Henry Spokes Charity?

In its latest reported year The John Henry Spokes Charity reported income of £242 and spending of £0.


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