Welcome To The Jo Walters Trust

The Jo Walters Trust commemorates the life of Joanna Walters by giving grants to causes that she would approve of.

Mission Statement

In memory of Joanna Walters, and to celebrate her life and achievements as an inspirational person, teacher and motivator, the Jo Walters Trust provides opportunities to help people enrich their lives and the lives of others, through sport, outward bound, educational and environmental projects, both at home and abroad.

About the Jo Walters Trust

The trust is an approved Scottish Charity, regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. It has 7 appointed trustees.

The Jo Walters Trust has made a round of grants each year to organisations and individuals since it started in 2011, in line with our charitable aims: education, sport, outward bound and the environment. To read more about the grants we have made to date, please see our Grants page. We have also campaigned to improve the stretch of road in Brighton where Jo was killed to make it safer for cyclists. For more on this campaign please see our cycling news page.

If you would like to get involved in our work, take part in an event, or make a donation we'd love to hear from you. Please see our contribution page for details on how to contribute either time or money. If you're interetested in hearing more about our work you can have a read of our blog, or subscribe to our newsletter using the link on the right of our website and you'll be automatically added to our newsletter. We promise not to share your information with anyone else.

Alternatively, if you'd like to contact us by email with suggestions, feedback or comments, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at info@jowalterstrust.org.uk.

Jo Walters Trust Maths Grants 2022

In a much altered world, education remains a priority for children and young people. What we have learnt from weeks of remote learning and home schooling is the value of inspirational teaching - now more than ever. Do you have a project that could have a real and lasting impact on children learning maths? If you do, please apply for one of our grants this year - read on for how to do so.