John Beane's Charity CIO
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £500
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
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johnbeane.org.ukAbout John Beane's Charity CIO
John Beane's Charity CIO is a charitable incorporated organisation established in 2015, incorporating the historic endowment of John Beane's Charity. It advances the Christian religion by supporting the United Reformed Church (URC) community and relieving need in Surrey. Rooted in a conservative, stewardship-driven ethos, the charity prioritises augmenting stipends for URC ministers, especially in Dorking and Guildford, and extends support to other URC or Congregational clergy, retired ministers, widows, and church charitable purposes. Around two-thirds of its income is dedicated to these church-related aims, while one-third is directed to welfare for individuals experiencing financial hardship, distress, or poverty across the county. The charity funds URC ministers, their dependants, Congregational churches, and Surrey residents in need. Grants are directed to small local grassroots entities or individuals identified by trustees, rather than through open applications.
What John Beane's Charity CIO funds
The charity supports two main areas: church-related work and individual welfare. For church purposes, it funds stipend augmentation for URC ministers, particularly in Dorking and Guildford, and provides support to other URC or Congregational clergy, retired ministers, widows, and church charitable activities. For welfare, it relieves financial hardship, distress, and poverty among individuals in Surrey. Grants are directed to small local grassroots entities or individuals identified by trustees, rather than through open applications. All funding is confined to Surrey and the URC or Congregational context.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities strictly tied to URC or Congregational churches in Surrey. Individuals must reside in the county. The charity favours small-scale beneficiaries within Surrey. There are no income thresholds, but the charity favours small-scale beneficiaries within Surrey. Grants are directed to small local grassroots entities or individuals identified by trustees, rather than through open applications.
What John Beane's Charity CIO doesn't fund
The charity does not fund projects, capital works, or efforts outside Surrey or the URC/Congregational context. It rejects broad appeals and does not support non-Christian causes or organisations not tied to URC or Congregational churches.
How they like to fund
The charity funds through grants directed to small local grassroots entities or individuals identified by trustees, rather than through open applications. It does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is typically one-off or annual, with a focus on stipend augmentation and individual welfare grants.
How much does John Beane's Charity CIO give?
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How to apply to John Beane's Charity CIO
John Beane's Charity CIO does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically once per year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does John Beane's Charity CIO provide?
John Beane's Charity CIO typically provides grants of £100 - £500.
Where does John Beane's Charity CIO fund charities?
John Beane's Charity CIO funds charities operating in the UK.
Does John Beane's Charity CIO accept unsolicited applications?
John Beane's Charity CIO does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from John Beane's Charity CIO?
John Beane's Charity CIO does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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