Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity

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Typical grants: Up to £1,500
Where they fund: Wandsworth, Lambeth
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Email application
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity

Sir Walter St. John's Educational Charity is a historic grant-making trust, established from a 1660s endowment to support educational opportunities for children and young people in London. Its mission centres on advancing education for those facing financial disadvantage, with a strong local focus on the boroughs of Wandsworth and Lambeth. The charity prioritises projects that address community-identified needs and seeks to remove barriers to social mobility through collaborative partnerships with grassroots organisations. It funds activities and projects that support children and young people under 25, with a particular emphasis on those from areas of social disadvantage, refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds, disabled young people, young carers, looked-after children, and care leavers. What distinguishes the charity is its deep roots in the Battersea area and its commitment to equity and community accountability.

What Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity funds

The charity supports educational and skills development activities for children and young people across Wandsworth and Lambeth, with a strong preference for Battersea. Grants are available for project delivery, equipment, training, and occasional core costs. Priority is given to projects working with children from areas of social disadvantage, refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds, disabled young people, young carers, looked-after children, and care leavers. Activities and projects are expected to address local community needs identified by local community groups or organisations. The charity funds both small-scale initiatives and, by invitation, larger strategic grants that can be multi-year.

Who can apply

Applications are accepted from registered charities and community groups based and operating in Wandsworth or Lambeth. The charity works with grassroots organisations that have a local presence and understanding of community needs. Priority beneficiary groups include children and young people under 25, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, refugees and asylum seekers, disabled young people, young carers, looked-after children, and care leavers. Organisations should be able to demonstrate how their project addresses local needs and supports educational outcomes.

What Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity doesn't fund

The charity does not typically fund unrestricted or capital-only projects that lack an educational focus. Grants are not made to individuals directly; funding is channelled through local charities and community groups.

How they like to fund

The charity offers one-off grants for specific projects and activities, with occasional support for core costs. Larger strategic grants are available on an invitation-only basis and can be multi-year. The charity welcomes unsolicited applications for its small grants programmes and works in partnership with local organisations to address community-identified needs.

How much does Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity give?

Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 29 sourced facts

£5k grantsOpen to applications

Up to £10,000

Online application form
2 rounds a year
Single-year grants

Small Education GrantsOpen to applications

Up to £1,500

Online application form
2 rounds a year
Single-year grants

Strategic GrantsCurrently closed

Multi-year funding

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What Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Activities and projects are expected to address local community needs identified by local community groups or organisations.

Where they fund

WandsworthLambeth

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEquipmentCore costsTraining

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthEducation

How to apply to Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity

Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity takes applications via email application.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity provide?

Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity runs 3 grant programmes — £5k grants: Up to £10,000 · Small Education Grants: Up to £1,500.

Where does Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity fund charities?

Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity funds charities operating in Wandsworth, Lambeth.

Does Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity accept unsolicited applications?

Sir Walter St.John's Educational 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 Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity?

Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.