The John Rae Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1179803
The John Rae Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1179803. The register describes its activities as: “The trust supports ecological research and education at Buffelskloof Herbarium in Mpumalanga, South Africa (www.bknr.co.za). Situated in a pristine reserve of high forest and mountain grassland this offers a superb environment to study several rare, and increasingly endangered, richly diverse African ecosystems.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £2,546 and spending of £1,621.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The John Rae Trust funds
The John Rae Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
How to apply to The John Rae Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Rae Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (jrtrust.org) 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 Rae Trust
Is The John Rae Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Rae Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The John Rae Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The John Rae Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The John Rae Trust?
In its latest reported year The John Rae Trust reported income of £2,546 and spending of £1,621.
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