# The John Penney Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262382 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262382)
- Latest income: £493; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-penney-trust

Help for the needy

## 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 2024 | £493 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £633 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £533 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £409 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to the relief of such members of the old concord lodge no. 172 or of the old concord chapter no.172 or of their dependants as may be in need and in the opinion of the trustees deserving of such assistance. B) to the charitable objects (or any of them) of the Royal masonic institution for boys the Royal masonic institution for girls the Royal masonic benevolent institution and the Royal masonic hospital and of any other charitable bodies recognised by the united grand lodge of England or by the aforesaid lodge or chapter.

## What it funds

The John Penney Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Penney Trust reported income of £493 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 5 Apr 2024, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Penney Trust 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 Penney Trust open for applications now?

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

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The John Penney Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The John Penney Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The John Penney 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 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The John Penney Trust?

In its latest reported year The John Penney Trust reported income of £493 and spending of £0.


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