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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 702957
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The Ruby James Prize is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 702957. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Merthyr Tydfil. The register describes its activities as: “Providing Educational Awards in recognition of achievements.” Its charitable objects are: “The income shall be applied first in defraying the expenses (if any) of the management of the trust fund and then in providing two annual prizes each to be known as the "Ruby James Prize" to be awarded to one boy and one girl who have completed at least their first year & not more than their second year at the…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £21 and spending of £22.
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Latest income
£21
Latest spending
£22
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £21 | £22 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £22 | £25 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The income shall be applied first in defraying the expenses (if any) of the management of the trust fund and then in providing two annual prizes each to be known as the "Ruby James Prize" to be awarded to one boy and one girl who have completed at least their first year & not more than their second year at the cyfarthfa high school (or such other school whether established at the present premises or elsewhere and whether called cyfarthfa high school or otherwise. (for further details see trust dated 9 may 1990)
Where it operates
Merthyr Tydfil
- Trustees
- 1
What The Ruby James Prize funds
The Ruby James Prize is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £47 in total.
How to apply to The Ruby James Prize
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ruby James Prize 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 about The Ruby James Prize
Is The Ruby James Prize open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ruby James Prize is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ruby James Prize fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Merthyr Tydfil.
Does The Ruby James Prize give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Ruby James Prize makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Ruby James Prize give each year?
The register does not break out The Ruby James Prize's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £22. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9 a year.
How large is The Ruby James Prize?
In its latest reported year The Ruby James Prize reported income of £21 and spending of £22.
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