# Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 278684 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/278684)
- Latest income: £600; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/birdham-village-trust

Religious Charity for the maintenance and improvement of St James' Church, Birdham and its facilities.

## 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 | £600 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £75 | £1,165 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £100 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £100 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £100 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Providing for payment for the repairs and improvements to the fabric of st. James church, Birdham.

## What it funds

Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust reported income of £600 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1,165 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £233 a year.

### How large is Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust?

In its latest reported year Birdham Village (Church Restoration) Trust reported income of £600 and spending of £0.


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