# The Association of the Friends of Lambourne Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1126857 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126857)
- Latest income: £5,255; spending £37
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: The Friends of Lambourne Church (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/association-of-friends-of-lambourne-church

This charity's objectives are 'to assist in the restoration and maintenance of the fabric and fittings of St. Mary & All Saints church at Lambourne and the advancements of the education of the public in the history and architecture of the church.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,255 | £37 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,444 | £7,561 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,729 | £17.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,403 | £26k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,706 | £6 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objectives of the association are to assist in the restoration and maintenance ofthe fabric and fitments of st mary & all saints' church Lambourne and theadvancement of the education of the public in the history and architecture of thechurch.

## What it funds

The Association of the Friends of Lambourne Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Association of the Friends of Lambourne Church reported income of £5,255 and spending of £37. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £50.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Association of the Friends of Lambourne Church in its sources (last checked 5 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 Lambourne Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Association of the Friends of Lambourne 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 Lambourne Church fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Association of the Friends of Lambourne Church's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £37. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.2k a year.

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

In its latest reported year The Association of the Friends of Lambourne Church reported income of £5,255 and spending of £37.


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