# John Kimber'S Educational Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 248653 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/248653)
- Latest income: £779; spending £494
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Berkshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-kimbers-educational-charity

In conjunction with Cowslades Educational Charity, providing assistance by way of financial grants for the education, including social and physical training, of school children and young persons under the age of 25 years resident in the Newbury area of benefit, which is not normally provided by the local education authority.

## 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 | £779 | £494 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £366 | £1,978 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £334 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £382 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £417 | £260 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In making payments to the governors for the time being of any voluntary school in the area of benefit to be applied by them in discharging their obligations under the education acts 1944 to 1981 with respect to the maintenance of the school concerned. (for further details see clause 42 of the scheme of 14th december 1983.)

## What it funds

John Kimber'S Educational Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year John Kimber'S Educational Charity reported income of £779 and spending of £494. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,732 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Kimber'S Educational 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 John Kimber'S Educational Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does John Kimber'S Educational Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

### Does John Kimber'S Educational Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does John Kimber'S Educational Charity give each year?

The register does not break out John Kimber'S Educational 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 £494. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £546 a year.

### How large is John Kimber'S Educational Charity?

In its latest reported year John Kimber'S Educational Charity reported income of £779 and spending of £494.


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