J J Charitable Trust
Overview
The JJ Charitable Trust was founded in 1992 by Julian Sainsbury.
The Trust works with organisations to tackle deep rooted systems of education, economics and culture (values, beliefs and narratives) to help catalyse a fundamental paradigm shift towards a truly sustainable future. It supports social and community experimentation around regenerative and circular economies, and works with the Aurora Trust and Mark Leonard Trust on the Climate Change Collaboration.
In addition, The Trust seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia.
Their Annual Reports are available on the Charity Commission website.
They publish open grants data. To find out more about what they fund, please visit 360Giving.
Grantmaking
For ‘catalysing change’ work, the Trust does not accept applications.
For literacy work, the Trust has a The JJ Charitable Trust - Literacy Small Grants Scheme (powerappsportals.com) which allows direct applications.
The JJ Charitable Trust - Literacy Small Grants Scheme
The JJ Charitable Trust seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Theirr work has a particular focus on areas of social need and those who are at risk of non-inclusion in society and the world of work.
Funding Priorities
Their small grants scheme funds charities and community groups that directly help children and young people develop literacy skills, with a focus on supporting those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
They are keen to see applications for projects that use volunteers and reading mentors and those that help during transitional points. For example, when students move from primary to secondary school, and when they transition to further education, college, or the workplace.
They will consider grants for literacy support at any primary or secondary key stage.
Funding Available
You can apply for grants between £5,000 and £20,000.
You can apply for a multi-year grant, over a maximum period of 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a UK-based organisation. Priority will be given to applications from the South-West of England, Stoke, and Staffordshire.
- You need to be a registered charity, Community Interest Company, Charitable Incorporated Organisation or registered as an exempt charity.
- You can apply again if you have previously received a grant.