The Johnnie Johnson Trust (JJT) was established by Mr. V.H. ‘Johnnie’ Johnson in 1961 as a vehicle to fund Youth Afloat – a charity set up to teach water sports to disadvantaged children, living in the West Midlands. Johnnie believed that learning to sail would give children an opportunity to better themselves and broaden their horizons.… Read More About us

Are you eligible to apply? From 1 August 2026, we will no longer accept grant applications submitted online. The October 2026 grant round will be the final opportunity to submit applications through our online grant system. The Trustees have decided to focus the Foundation’s funding exclusively on Trustee-initiated organisations and projects. As a result, there will… Read More How to Apply