John Sykes Foundation

The John Sykes Foundation is a UK registered charity focused on the town of Reading. The Foundation’s key objective is to improve the lives and well-being of individuals and communities within the town where there is an element of disadvantage. The Foundation was family founded in 2014 and is personally supported by the Sykes Family who has pledged to donate 20% of their wealth to the charity. Whilst the town of Reading has been very good to the Sykes Family over the years, they are only too aware that whilst Reading is a thriving town, there are so many ways they can provide support to those less fortunate. To deliver its objective, the charity provides grants to non-profit groups, other registered charities and trusts, as well as helping individuals on an independent basis who reside within the town. The Trustees aim to be responsive to where need is greatest and therefore supports a wide range of charitable activities. The only limitation is that (unless in extremely unique circumstances) any grant benefits individuals and communities based in Reading and the immediate surrounding suburbs of the town.