EVERYONE
DESERVES A
FAIR SHOT.

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The John Terry Foundation’s vision is for a fair society where every child and adult is given an opportunity to thrive, free from barriers and empowered to reach their greatest potential, no matter their situation.

John Terry (Founder)

About Us

We fund and support projects that create real, lasting impact. Whether it’s improving physical health, expanding access to education, or building stronger, more inclusive communities, we support work that makes a measurable difference—and delivers hope where it’s needed most. As such, we seek charitable projects that: 
 


 

  • Support education and learning
  • Promote physical and mental
  • Build community connection and inclusion
  • Enhance quality of life, especially for those facing disadvantage or exclusion

Through small and large grants, capacity-building, advocacy, and innovation, we work alongside partners to deliver meaningful change.

Who Can Apply

We find:

  • Registered charities
  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Not-for-profit organisations, including small local clubs and societies
  • You don’t have to be a registered charity, but you must be properly constituted and
  • working for a clearly defined charitable purpose.

We do not typically fund:

  • Individuals
  • Private businesses
  • Political or religious activities not serving broad public benefit
  • Statutory obligations of public bodies
  • Projects that do not demonstrate a clear and measurable public benefit

Grant Types

We offer a range of grants to suit the scale and scope of your project:

Small Grants: Up to £2,500 for short-term or immediate needs.

Medium Grants: Up to £15,000 for larger initiatives with a clear 12-month impact plan

Large Grants: Up to £50,000 for high-impact, scalable programmes with long-term benefits

Discretionary Grants: Awarded at the discretion of our Board for projects that strongly align with our mission

How We Fund

At this time, we do not accept unsolicited applications. Most of our grants are awarded through targeted outreach or invitation to organisations that align with our values and goals.

Our Promise

We are committed to ethical, transparent grant-making that delivers real-world impact. Every pound we give is an investment in a fairer future—where every child and adult has the chance to thrive and be seen. If your organisation shares our mission and is doing powerful work in the community, we may reach out. Until then, we thank you for being part of a wider movement for change.