# John Robert Halkes Settlement

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 237710 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/237710)
- Latest income: £16.4k; spending £21.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lincolnshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-robert-halkes-settlement

Half of the charity income goes to Methodist causes.Half of the charity income goes for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Lincoln.

## 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 | £16.4k | £21.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £14.8k | £35.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £15.8k | £13.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £12.9k | £21.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £14.2k | £19.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Any charitable institutions or purposes which in the opinion of the trustees furthers the objects of the Methodist church, or for the specified Methodist charities. Any charitable institution or purpose which is in the opinion of the trustees for the benefit of the city of lincoln or its inhabitants, or for the specified general charities.

## What it funds

John Robert Halkes Settlement is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year John Robert Halkes Settlement reported income of £16.4k and spending of £21.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £111k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Robert Halkes Settlement 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 Robert Halkes Settlement open for applications now?

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

### Where does John Robert Halkes Settlement fund?

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

### Does John Robert Halkes Settlement give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that John Robert Halkes Settlement makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does John Robert Halkes Settlement give each year?

The register does not break out John Robert Halkes Settlement'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 £21.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £22.2k a year.

### How large is John Robert Halkes Settlement?

In its latest reported year John Robert Halkes Settlement reported income of £16.4k and spending of £21.6k.


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