# John Sykes Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1156623 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1156623)
- Website: https://johnsykesfoundation.org
- Latest income: £67.1k; spending £22.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-sykes-foundation

The John Sykes Foundation is a grant giving charity focused on the town of Reading. The foundation's key objective is to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvantage.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

John Sykes Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for 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 Foundation reported income of £67.1k and spending of £22.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Sykes Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (johnsykesfoundation.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

### Is John Sykes Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from John Sykes Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does John Sykes Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is John Sykes Foundation?

In its latest reported year John Sykes Foundation reported income of £67.1k and spending of £22.8k.


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