# Chailey Free Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206161 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206161)
- Website: https://www.chaileyfreechurch.com
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: East Sussex
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chailey-free-church

Sunday Services at 10.30 am; "Open Doors Warm Space" on Wednesdays 11 am to 3 pm; Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays 11.30 am to 12.30 pm; House Group with Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm; Monthly "Messy Church" on a Monday afternoon for local families; Monthly Youth Group; other Special Activities through the year; for further details of all our activities please contact us; see web-site

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3.1 the purposes of the church are: 3.1.1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within [location where the church is based] and the surrounding neighbourhood; and3.1.2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life;provided that the advancement of such purposes must be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the doctrinal distinctives and ethical statements as may be adopted and amended by the church from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the church handbook.

## What it funds

Chailey Free Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Chailey Free Church reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chailey Free Church in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (chaileyfreechurch.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Chailey Free Church open for applications now?

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

### Where does Chailey Free Church fund?

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

### Does Chailey Free Church give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Chailey Free Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Chailey Free Church give each year?

The register does not break out Chailey Free 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 £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Chailey Free Church?

In its latest reported year Chailey Free Church reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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