John Huntingdon's Charity

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Typical grants
£200 – £2,000
Where they fund
Great Shelford
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Email application
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About John Huntingdon's Charity

John Huntingdon's Charity provides small grants to support local organisations, good causes, and people in need within the village of Great Shelford. Their mission is to offer practical financial assistance that makes a tangible difference to the local community, with a focus on maintaining dignity and respect for all applicants. The Charity funds a wide range of community groups, including youth groups, schools, pensioner groups, religious groups, other charities, community support groups and nursing organisations. They also support individuals and families on low incomes with essential practical items, services, and costs such as nursery and playgroup fees. All grants are restricted to activities and beneficiaries within Great Shelford, and are typically modest in size.

What John Huntingdon's Charity funds

The Charity supports local organisations, good causes and people in need within the village of Great Shelford. They fund specified items, services and travel costs for groups such as youth groups, schools, pensioner groups, religious groups, other charities, community support groups and nursing organisations. For individuals and families on low incomes, they cover essential practical items, services, nursery fees and playgroup fees. The focus is on practical financial assistance that directly benefits local people, with grants rarely exceeding a few hundred pounds.

Who can apply

Applications are welcomed from organisations or good causes such as youth groups, schools, pensioner groups, religious groups, other charities, community support groups and nursing organisations. The Charity also considers applications from individuals, families and households on low incomes who live in Great Shelford. All grants are restricted to activities and beneficiaries within the village, so applicants must demonstrate a clear local connection.

What John Huntingdon's Charity doesn't fund

The Charity does not fund retrospective costs. Grants are only available for activities and beneficiaries within the village of Great Shelford, so non-local applicants are not eligible.

How they like to fund

The Charity welcomes applications for small grants, which are typically modest in size and rarely exceed a few hundred pounds. They fund specified items, services or travel costs, and do not cover retrospective expenses.

How much does John Huntingdon's Charity give?

John Huntingdon's Charity runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£200 – £2,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 24 sourced facts

Financial Assistance for a Local Organisation or Good CauseOpen to applications
  • Online application form
Financial Assistance for an Individual, Family or HouseholdOpen to applications
  • Online application form

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What John Huntingdon's Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

The charity supports local organisations, good causes and people in need within the village of Great Shelford.

Where they fund
Great Shelford
Costs they'll cover
Specified itemsServicesTravelEssential practical itemsNursery feesPlaygroup fees
They don't fund
Retrospective costs

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Poverty & hardshipHomelessnessMental healthDisabilityOlder people

How to apply to John Huntingdon's Charity

John Huntingdon's Charity takes applications via email application.

  • Published programme route: online application form.
  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does John Huntingdon's Charity provide?

John Huntingdon's Charity typically provides grants of £200 - £2,000.

Where does John Huntingdon's Charity fund charities?

John Huntingdon's Charity funds charities operating in Great Shelford.

Does John Huntingdon's Charity accept unsolicited applications?

John Huntingdon's 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 Huntingdon's Charity?

John Huntingdon's Charity takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.

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