The John And Susan Bowers Fund
About 80% of income from dividends, donations, tax recovery, interest is distributed in grants of ?500 to ?1200 to around 40 registered charities (mainly small, self-help, emerging) chosen in October by trustees. Most animal welfare and large charities are excluded. The balance is invested for income growth. Unsolicited funding applications are considered but only a minority are successful.
Activities & Mission
About 80% of income from dividends, donations, tax recovery, interest is distributed in grants of ?500 to ?1200 to around 40 registered charities (mainly small, self-help, emerging) chosen in October by trustees. Most animal welfare and large charities are excluded. The balance is invested for income growth. Unsolicited funding applications are considered but only a minority are successful.
Grants
The John And Susan Bowers Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £40,450
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £39,149 | £40,450 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2025 | £34,790 | £39,850 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £38,712 | £33,610 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £51,204 | £35,628 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £135,361 | £135,252 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The John And Susan Bowers Fund
What does The John And Susan Bowers Fund do?
About 80% of income from dividends, donations, tax recovery, interest is distributed in grants of ?500 to ?1200 to around 40 registered charities (mainly small, self-help, emerging) chosen in October by trustees. Most animal welfare and large charities are excluded. The balance is invested for income growth. Unsolicited funding applications are considered but only a minority are successful.
How much income did The John And Susan Bowers Fund report in 2026?
The John And Susan Bowers Fund reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The John And Susan Bowers Fund registered as a charity?
The John And Susan Bowers Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 1973 as charity number 266616. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs The John And Susan Bowers Fund?
The John And Susan Bowers Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR CHRIS BOWERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The John And Susan Bowers Fund operate?
The John And Susan Bowers Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The John And Susan Bowers Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The John And Susan Bowers Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266616.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated