John George Joicey Bequest
Analysis
John George Joicey Bequest is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornhill-On-Tweed. It was registered in April 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, John George Joicey Bequest reported income of £11k and spending of £7,426, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £5,658 to £11k (+90%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, John George Joicey Bequest sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newhaven Historical Society (£11k), The Coker Rope & Sail CIO (£11k) and Whaplode Village Hall (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To maintain a Museum collection. The collection is currently incorporated with the Newcastle Discovery Museum, operated by Tyne & Wear Museums, with whom the Trustees have a Loan Agreement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Historical Society | Newhaven | £11k |
| The Coker Rope & Sail CIO | Yeovil | £11k |
| Whaplode Village Hall | Spalding | £11k |
| Ww1 Aviation Heritage Trust Ltd | Hook | £11k |