# The Nicholas John Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1059847 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1059847)
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £62.6k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nicholas-john-trust

To promote the art of opera, in particular by providing scholarships for students preparing for a career in opera.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Nicholas John Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Nicholas John Trust reported income of £11.8k and spending of £62.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Nicholas John 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 The Nicholas John Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Nicholas John Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Nicholas John Trust?

In its latest reported year The Nicholas John Trust reported income of £11.8k and spending of £62.6k.


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