# The John James Orr Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1151772 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1151772)
- Website: https://www.thejohnjamesorrmemorialtrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,196; spending £1,098
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-james-orr-memorial-trust

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,196 | £1,098 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,231 | £1,225 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £850 | £536 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £281 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £250 | £246 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The John James Orr Memorial Trust reported income of £1,196 and spending of £1,098. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £3,386 in total.

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

## How to apply

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

### 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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