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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johnhuntingdon.org.ukAbout 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.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 24 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Online application form
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 Huntingdon's Charity funds — and what they won't
The charity supports local organisations, good causes and people in need within the village of Great Shelford.
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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).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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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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