# St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1105013 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1105013)
- Latest income: £16.9k; spending £358
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: South Africa
- Other names: Oja Centenary Trust (working); Old Johannian Association Centenary Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-johns-foundation-trust

Provision of financial support and assistance to individuals and organisations involved in education

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £16.9k | £358 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £75.1k | £246 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £82.3k | £215 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,656 | £27.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £6,664 | £225 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education at the school known as st John's college,johannesburg, South Africa in particular by:(1) Improving and broadening the life of the college by providing further andbetter academic, sporting and living facilities;(2) Providing scholarships and bursaries;(3) Providing outreach programmes to children at other schools;(4) Safeguarding the independence and financial security of the college."

## What it funds

St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust reported income of £16.9k and spending of £358. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £28.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from St John'S Foundation (Uk) 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 St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.

### Does St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust give each year?

The register does not break out St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust'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 £358. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,717 a year.

### How large is St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust?

In its latest reported year St John'S Foundation (Uk) Trust reported income of £16.9k and spending of £358.


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