# John Mayo'S Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 311586 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/311586)
- Latest income: £2,399; spending £1,550
- 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: Gloucestershire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-mayos-educational-foundation

AWARDS GRANTS TO YOUNG PEOPLE FROM KINGSWOOD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGAGED IN ANY FORM OF FURTHER EDUCATION.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £2,399 | £1,550 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,864 | £1,420 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,802 | £1,250 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,146 | £760 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £762 | £600 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The provision of special benefits being not more than one-third of the net income for the kingswood (wotton) county primary school. The residue shall be applied for the benefit of boys ans girls resident in the beneficial area by way of exhibitions, financial assistance and otherwise promoting the education (including social and physical training) of beneficiaries, subject to certain conditions as laid down in the scheme regulating the foundation

## What it funds

John Mayo'S Educational Foundation 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 Mayo'S Educational Foundation reported income of £2,399 and spending of £1,550. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £5,580 in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does John Mayo'S Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does John Mayo'S Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does John Mayo'S Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out John Mayo'S Educational Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,550. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,116 a year.

### How large is John Mayo'S Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year John Mayo'S Educational Foundation reported income of £2,399 and spending of £1,550.


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