# Mjl

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1149088 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1149088)
- Website: https://www.michaeljacksonslegacy.org
- Latest income: £9,054; spending £11.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Kent, Haiti, Liberia, Malawi, Romania
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mjl

Our projects reflect issues that Michael cared deeply about: the welfare of children and animals, the protection of theenvironment and the elimination of needless suffering.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2025 | £9,054 | £11.3k | not filed |
| 7 Aug 2024 | £13.9k | £14.1k | not filed |
| 7 Aug 2023 | £13.8k | £12.9k | not filed |
| 7 Aug 2022 | £12.4k | £11.8k | not filed |
| 7 Aug 2021 | £13.1k | £20.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The relief of suffering and distress of people in need throughout the world, in particular but not exclusively amongst children by building children's homes, clinics, schools and family shelters;2. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;3. To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

## What it funds

Mjl is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Mjl reported income of £9,054 and spending of £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 7 Aug 2025, it spent £70.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent, Haiti, Liberia, Malawi and Romania.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mjl in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (michaeljacksonslegacy.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 Mjl open for applications now?

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

### Where does Mjl fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent, Haiti, Liberia, Malawi and Romania.

### Does Mjl give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Mjl give each year?

The register does not break out Mjl's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 7 Aug 2025 was £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.

### How large is Mjl?

In its latest reported year Mjl reported income of £9,054 and spending of £11.3k.


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