# The John Strutt Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197795 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197795)
- Company number: 13888287
- Latest income: £22.1k; spending £24.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-strutt-charity

The Charity's objectives are the advancement of religion in the area of Cumbria and the relief of poverty in Kirkby Stephen and surrounding areas.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £22.1k | £24.7k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £22k | £29.7k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects are restricted specifically, in each case only, for the public benefit: (a)the advancement of religions which are recognised as being charitable according to the laws of England and Wales and in particular but without prejudice to the foregoing by means of assisting in the repair and maintenance of the structure, fixtures and fitting and other appurtenances of such churches in the area of Cumbria provided that any such church is maintained as a parish church with regular services normally held at lease once per month; and(b) The relief of poverty with particular reference to assisting the economically disadvantaged people of kirkby stephen and surrounding areas and assisting them at any time in circumstances of urgent financial need.2.2 nothing in these articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word "charitable" or the words "charitable purposes" in force in any part of the United Kingdom.

## What it funds

The John Strutt Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Strutt Charity reported income of £22.1k and spending of £24.7k. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £54.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Strutt 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 The John Strutt Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does The John Strutt Charity fund?

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

### Does The John Strutt Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The John Strutt Charity give each year?

The register does not break out The John Strutt 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 Oct 2025 was £24.7k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £13.6k a year.

### How large is The John Strutt Charity?

In its latest reported year The John Strutt Charity reported income of £22.1k and spending of £24.7k.


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