John Apthorp Charity
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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johnapthorpcharity.orgAbout John Apthorp Charity
The John Apthorp Charity is a grantmaker that supports small registered charities in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, with a particular focus on Hertfordshire. Its mission is to help the young, the old, the disabled and the general community. The charity funds one-off capital projects that would otherwise be unlikely to go ahead, such as equipment purchases and venue refurbishments. It values practical, tangible outcomes that strengthen local services.
What John Apthorp Charity funds
The charity supports children and youth organisations, older people's services, disability support, and community development. It provides grants for one-off capital projects including equipment, venue refurbishments, and other physical assets that enable services for disadvantaged groups. Priority is given to small charities operating in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, with a particular emphasis on Hertfordshire. Examples of funded work include after-school clubs, sports programmes, day services for older people, befriending schemes, disability equipment, and accessible community venues.
Who can apply
Applications are accepted from registered charities only. The charity primarily helps small charities in the local area with one-off capital projects. Beneficiaries include young people, older people, disabled individuals, and the wider community. Charities must be based in or serve Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire, with priority given to those in Hertfordshire. Applications from individuals are not accepted and will be disposed of.
What John Apthorp Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not give grants for core funding, staff salaries, or ongoing revenue activities. Applications from individuals are not accepted. They also do not support multi-year projects as they only provide one-off lump sums.
How they like to fund
The John Apthorp Charity provides one-off lump sum grants for capital projects. They focus on projects that would be unlikely to go ahead without their help. Unsolicited applications are welcome. The charity does not fund multi-year commitments.
How much does John Apthorp Charity give?
John Apthorp Charity runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 9 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What John Apthorp Charity funds — and what they won't
We concentrate on helping small charities in the local area with one-off capital projects that would be unlikely to go ahead without our help.
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How to apply to John Apthorp Charity
John Apthorp Charity takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What John Apthorp Charity's application asks
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“your Charity Number”
“your role in the organisation”
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does John Apthorp Charity provide?
John Apthorp Charity typically provides grants of £500 - £10,000.
Where does John Apthorp Charity fund charities?
John Apthorp Charity funds charities operating in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire.
Does John Apthorp Charity accept unsolicited applications?
John Apthorp Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from John Apthorp Charity?
John Apthorp Charity takes applications via email application. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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