Looking for funding to bring your next school project to life?
The Johnson & Mukherjee Brothers Charitable Trust supports primary schools in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with grants that make a real difference.
Welcome from the Chair of the Trustees
We’ve had a fantastic year, and we’d like to congratulate all the schools that successfully applied for funding. It’s inspiring to see how your projects are enriching children’s learning and experiences.
Moira Rickaby, Chair of the Johnson & Mukherjee Brothers charitable Trust
Funding support for your school projects
We offer two types of funding: up to £5,000 towards transport costs for school trips in the academic year and grants for wider projects that fall outside the standard curriculum and existing school budgets.
Transport Fund
Covers the cost of transport for school trips, up to £5,000 per application, once per year.
Project Fund
Supports creative and innovative projects that go beyond the curriculum and enhance pupils’ experiences at school.
Projects we’ve supported
Here are just some of the projects we’ve helped to fund – showing the wide range of ways schools have enriched their pupils’ education.
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Music
Inspiring creativity through music and performance.
Supporting access to music education through new instruments, group workshops and opportunities for pupils to perform and collaborate.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote Music
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Art
Bringing creativity and colour into the classroom.
Enabling schools to deliver art projects that inspire imagination — from murals and exhibitions to creative workshops and art days.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote Art
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STEAM
Sparking curiosity in science, technology and maths.
Helping schools deliver hands-on STEAM experiences that build problem-solving, creativity and curiosity through real-world learning.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote STEAM
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History
Bringing the past to life for curious minds.
Supporting school trips, heritage projects and creative activities that connect pupils to local and national history in engaging ways.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote History
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Reading
Encouraging a lifelong love of reading.
Funding reading corners, book collections, and literacy activities that help children discover the joy of stories and develop vital reading skills.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote Reading
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Leisure
Encouraging active, happy and healthy lifestyles.
Funding activities that promote fitness, fun and friendship — from playground improvements to after-school clubs and sports initiatives.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote Leisure
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Sensory
Creating calming and engaging spaces for sensory learning.
Helping schools design sensory rooms and environments that support emotional regulation, focus, and inclusive learning for all pupils.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote Sensory
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Outdoors
Making outdoor learning fun and accessible.
Transforming outdoor spaces into exciting learning environments that encourage exploration, teamwork and connection with nature.
We’re always looking to support projects that promote Outdoors
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Wellbeing
Encouraging confidence, kindness, and positive mental health.
Funding projects that promote emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and help children develop positive relationships and self-esteem.
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Special Project Fund
Each year, we set aside funds for a special project that has a lasting impact. This may be a larger or more unique initiative that inspires children and supports their development in new ways.