# Sir John Jackson Will Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 803345 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/803345)
- Latest income: £3,219; spending £3,560
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sir-john-jackson-will-trust

The charity was established as a grant making trust by the Will of Sir John Jackson who died on 14 December 1919. The Trustees are to apply the income of the fund for such charitable purposes as they may in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion think fit.

## 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 2026 | £3,219 | £3,560 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,466 | £6,875 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,285 | £846 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,387 | £3,632 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,539 | £876 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their uncontrolled discretion think fit.

## What it funds

Sir John Jackson Will Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Sir John Jackson Will Trust reported income of £3,219 and spending of £3,560. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £15.8k 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 Sir John Jackson Will 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 Sir John Jackson Will Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Sir John Jackson Will Trust fund?

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

### Does Sir John Jackson Will Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Sir John Jackson Will Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Sir John Jackson Will 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 2026 was £3,560. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,158 a year.

### How large is Sir John Jackson Will Trust?

In its latest reported year Sir John Jackson Will Trust reported income of £3,219 and spending of £3,560.


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