# John Watson

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 245357 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/245357)
- Latest income: £2,248; spending £2,210
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lincolnshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-watson

Religious activities

## 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 | £2,248 | £2,210 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,210 | £2,169 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,169 | £2,152 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,152 | £2,204 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,130 | £6,393 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Trustees to pay two-sevenths income to the minister and deacons of the Baptist chapel in the parish of spalding, two-sevenths to the minister and deacons of the Baptist chapel in the parish of gosberton, two-sevenths to the minister and deacons of the Baptist chapel in the parish of bourne, and one-seventh to the minister and deacons of the Baptist chapel in the parish of fleet. Income to be applied by local trustees for the benefit of the Baptist poor of the respective parishes.

## What it funds

John Watson is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and 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 Watson reported income of £2,248 and spending of £2,210. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £15.1k 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 Watson 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 Watson open for applications now?

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

### Where does John Watson fund?

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

### Does John Watson give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does John Watson give each year?

The register does not break out John Watson'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 £2,210. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,026 a year.

### How large is John Watson?

In its latest reported year John Watson reported income of £2,248 and spending of £2,210.


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