# The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 274918 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/274918)
- Latest income: £7,531; spending £9,680
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/association-of-friends-of-appledore-church

TO PROTECT THE FABRIC OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL CHURCH APPLEDORE

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £7,531 | £9,680 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £14.1k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £5,306 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £768 | £194 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £1,991 | £216 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To preserve and maintain the fabric of Appledore church.

## What it funds

The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church reported income of £7,531 and spending of £9,680. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £25.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.

### Does The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church give each year?

The register does not break out The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £9,680. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,100 a year.

### How large is The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church?

In its latest reported year The Association of the Friends of Appledore Church reported income of £7,531 and spending of £9,680.


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