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James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust (number 295080) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust do?
The JMK Trust exists to find and support talented theatre directors around the UK through our annual JMK Young Director Award, National Programme and Assistant Director Bursaries. It presents the annual The James Menzies-Kitchin Young Director Award (The JMK Award) to one outstanding candidate following an open application process identified emerging theatre talent in the UK.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Jmk Trust; Jmktrust
Previous names on the register
The Young Directors' Trust
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
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What causes is James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust as a registered charity (number 295080) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust's charity number?
James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust's charity number is 295080. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 295080?
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What does James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust do?
The JMK Trust exists to find and support talented theatre directors around the UK through our annual JMK Young Director Award, National Programme and Assistant Director Bursaries. It presents the annual The James Menzies-Kitchin Young Director Award (The JMK Award) to one outstanding candidate following an open application process identified emerging theatre talent in the UK.
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How can I donate to James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust?
The register records James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust previously called?
The register lists this previous name for James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust: The Young Directors' Trust.
When was James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust registered as a charity?
James Menzies-Kitchin Memorial Trust was entered on the register on 22 August 1986.