Johnnie Johnson Trust
Analysis
Johnnie Johnson Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tetbury. It was registered in November 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Johnnie Johnson Trust reported income of £113k and spending of £156k, spending 138% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £109k to £113k (+3.2%), an average of +0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 125% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Johnnie Johnson Trust sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stamford AFC (The Young Daniels) (£113k), Cricklewood Boxing Club (£113k) and Mundesley Volunteer Inshore Lifeboat Limited (£112k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A grant making trust to other charities who promote or provide activities for young people in the UK, particularly the disadvantaged and less able. Activities will normally be to promote the development of the individual by being physically and/or mentally challenging. Sailing and water sports in the Midlands are a priority. Grants are normally one off, for equipment or for specific purposes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford AFC (The Young Daniels) | Stamford | £113k |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club | London | £113k |
| Mundesley Volunteer Inshore Lifeboat Limited | Norwich | £112k |
| 1st Watchet Sea Scout Group | Watchet | £113k |