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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.

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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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£34,790
Latest Expenditure
£39,850

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £615,453
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £11
Investments £14,717
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £36,569
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £36,569
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£34,790
£39,8500 / 1
2024
£38,712
£33,6100 / 8
2023
£51,204
£35,6280 / 1
2022
£135,361
£135,2520 / 1
2021
£631,531
£36,569£36,569£1,088,503£6,5220 / 2

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 2025?

The John And Susan Bowers Fund reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.

Details

Address
5 GREENACRES DRIVE
RINGMER
LEWES
BN8 5LZ
Registration Date
27 November 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266616
Charity Number
266616

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Trustees

MR CHRIS BOWERS Chair
JENNIFER ARMITSTEAD
Louisa Sarah Elisabeth Flemington
MRS JENNY JOHNS
SEBASTIAN ALAN HUGH JOHNS
STEPHEN MARTIN HUGH JOHNS
Also governs 1 other charity
Veryan Gill

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30 July 2026
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