Johnnie Johnson Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Midlands
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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johnniejohnsontrust.orgAbout Johnnie Johnson Trust
The Johnnie Johnson Trust was established in 1961 by aviator V.H. 'Johnnie' Johnson, with a founding mission to advance personal development for disadvantaged young people through challenging physical and team-based activities. The Trust values opportunity, self-improvement, resilience, and adventure, favouring hands-on programmes that build skills and positive life trajectories. It supports activity-based learning models and structured adventure over passive or generic provision, with a philosophy that exposure to physical and mental challenges fosters teamwork, confidence, and personal growth.
What Johnnie Johnson Trust funds
The Trust funds activities for children and young people up to age 25 who are disadvantaged and/or less able, with priority given to sailing and other water sports. Support is available for one-off grants for equipment, capital purchases, and specific project costs. While registered charities and community groups across the UK can apply, priority is given to organisations in the Midlands. The Trust focuses on activities that foster teamwork, confidence, and personal development through challenging physical and team-based experiences.
Who can apply
Registered charities and community groups working with children and young people up to age 25 who are disadvantaged and/or less able can apply. Beneficiaries include those facing poverty, social exclusion, learning or physical disabilities, and behavioural challenges. The Trust gives priority to sailing and other water sports activities and to organisations rooted in the Midlands. There is no faith restriction.
What Johnnie Johnson Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund core running costs, unrestricted funding, passive youth clubs, generic social services, or non-developmental activities. Support is not available for older people.
How they like to fund
The Trust awards one-off grants for equipment, capital purchases, and specific project costs. Grants are usually non-recurring. It welcomes unsolicited applications and considers them at regular meetings.
How much does Johnnie Johnson Trust give?
Johnnie Johnson Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- 2 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
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How to apply to Johnnie Johnson Trust
Johnnie Johnson Trust takes applications via online form.
- 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.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Johnnie Johnson Trust provide?
Johnnie Johnson Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Johnnie Johnson Trust fund charities?
Johnnie Johnson Trust funds charities operating in Midlands.
Does Johnnie Johnson Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Johnnie Johnson Trust 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 Johnnie Johnson Trust?
Johnnie Johnson Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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