# John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 224133 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/224133)
- Latest income: £386; spending £2,400
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-sykes-dewhurst-bequest

Whilst the area of operation states Lancashire, the charity only covers the area of Blackpool, Flyde and Wyre, and works in conjunction with Baines charity (No 224135).

## 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 Dec 2025 | £386 | £2,400 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,005 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1 | £512 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,614 | £4,610 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of deserving and necessitous persons bona fide resident in the ancient township of poulton-le-fylde and such portion of the ancient township of carleton as is for the time being administered by the urban district of poulton-le-fylde as the trustees select including the assistance of qualified young persons who are preparing for entering upon or engaged in any trade, occupation or profession by provision of tools or books, payment of fees for instruction or examination, payment of travelling expenses or such other means as will fit them to earn their own living or advance them in life

## What it funds

John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest reported income of £386 and spending of £2,400. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,022 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest 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 Sykes Dewhurst Bequest open for applications now?

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

### Where does John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest fund?

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

### Does John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest give each year?

The register does not break out John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,400. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,804 a year.

### How large is John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest?

In its latest reported year John Sykes Dewhurst Bequest reported income of £386 and spending of £2,400.


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