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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1151772
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The John James Orr Memorial Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1151772. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria. The register describes its activities as: “THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PLAYING OF FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS. THIS WILL BE FINANCED THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND DONATIONS.” Its charitable objects are: “The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities and equipment for the playing of football and other sports.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £1,196 and spending of £1,098.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,196
Latest spending
£1,098
- What it funds
- Amateur sportRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides servicesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,196 | £1,098 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,231 | £1,225 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £850 | £536 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £281 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £250 | £246 |
Charitable objects
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities and equipment for the playing of football and other sports.
Where it operates
Cumbria
- Trustees
- 5
What The John James Orr Memorial Trust funds
The John James Orr Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £3,386 in total.
How to apply to The John James Orr Memorial Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John James Orr Memorial Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thejohnjamesorrmemorialtrust.org.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 about The John James Orr Memorial Trust
Is The John James Orr Memorial Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John James Orr Memorial Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The John James Orr Memorial Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria.
Does The John James Orr Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The John James Orr Memorial Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The John James Orr Memorial Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The John James Orr Memorial Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,098. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £677 a year.
How large is The John James Orr Memorial Trust?
In its latest reported year The John James Orr Memorial Trust reported income of £1,196 and spending of £1,098.
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