# Joseph Sheldon Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 222585 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/222585)
- Latest income: £9,244; spending £18.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, 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/joseph-sheldon-trust

Grants are made mainly to benefit the people and organizations in the Stocksbridge area of Sheffield.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Joseph Sheldon Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin 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 Joseph Sheldon Trust reported income of £9,244 and spending of £18.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Joseph Sheldon Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Joseph Sheldon Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does Joseph Sheldon Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Joseph Sheldon Trust?

In its latest reported year Joseph Sheldon Trust reported income of £9,244 and spending of £18.8k.


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