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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1125736
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The John Ward Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1125736. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire. The register describes its activities as: “Support for Christian Religious Activities.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England, in the ecclesiastical parish of the church of the holy rood, ampney crucis, cirencester, Gloucestershire ("the parish") and to assist the parochial church council of the parish ("the pcc") with the…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £3,354 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,354
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,354 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,996 | £3,000 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,786 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,548 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,216 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England, in the ecclesiastical parish of the church of the holy rood, ampney crucis, cirencester, Gloucestershire ("the parish") and to assist the parochial church council of the parish ("the pcc") with the maintenance and improvement of the church buildings, their fabric, furnishings and other contents
Where it operates
Gloucestershire
- Trustees
- 3
What The John Ward Charitable Trust funds
The John Ward Charitable Trust 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 and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,000 in total.
How to apply to The John Ward Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Ward Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 about The John Ward Charitable Trust
Is The John Ward Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Ward Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The John Ward Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.
Does The John Ward Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The John Ward Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The John Ward Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The John Ward Charitable Trust'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £600 a year.
How large is The John Ward Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The John Ward Charitable Trust reported income of £3,354 and spending of £0.
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