# The William Payne Benefaction

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1058080 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1058080)
- Latest income: £2,204; spending £2,550
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-payne-benefaction

1. Provision of special benefits at St John's Primary School, Reading, for which provision is not made from public funds;2. Promotion of religious education of the pupils of St John's School in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England; and3. Promotion of religious education and other charitable work of the C of E in the Parish of Reading St John the Evangelist and St Stephen.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The William Payne Benefaction is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The William Payne Benefaction reported income of £2,204 and spending of £2,550.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The William Payne Benefaction 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 William Payne Benefaction open for applications now?

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

### Does The William Payne Benefaction give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The William Payne Benefaction makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The William Payne Benefaction?

In its latest reported year The William Payne Benefaction reported income of £2,204 and spending of £2,550.


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