# The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1008496 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1008496)
- Latest income: £5,303; spending £3,049
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Constable Charitable Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/michael-and-ruth-jacobs-charitable-trust

General charitable purposes at Trustees' discretion

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,303 | £3,049 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,708 | £2,332 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £190 | £5,938 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,097 | £6,057 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £213 | £5,659 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For such charitable objects or purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit and to make donations to such charitable institutions at such times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust reported income of £5,303 and spending of £3,049. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £23k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust 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 The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Michael and Ruth Jacobs 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 Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Michael and Ruth Jacobs 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 5 Apr 2025 was £3,049. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,607 a year.

### How large is The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Michael and Ruth Jacobs Charitable Trust reported income of £5,303 and spending of £3,049.


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