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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 274802
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Church Estate is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 274802. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk. The register describes its activities as: “To provide funds for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church at Thorndon, Suffolk and to assist with church running expenses.” Its charitable objects are: “The maintenance and repair of the fabric of the parish church of thorndon, inclusive of the tower and steeple but exclusive of the chancel, and subject thereto in or towards defraying the other expenses usaually covered by a church rate, and if in any year the whole of such income be not exhausted in providing for…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,721 and spending of £3,000.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,721
Latest spending
£3,000
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,721 | £3,000 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,742 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,669 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,518 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,506 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The maintenance and repair of the fabric of the parish church of thorndon, inclusive of the tower and steeple but exclusive of the chancel, and subject thereto in or towards defraying the other expenses usaually covered by a church rate, and if in any year the whole of such income be not exhausted in providing for the objects aforesaid the residue shall form a fund for the extraordinary reparation of improvement of the said church.
Where it operates
Suffolk
- Also known as
- Thorndon Church Estate
- Trustees
- 3
What Church Estate funds
Church Estate 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,000 in total.
How to apply to Church Estate
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Church Estate 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 about Church Estate
Is Church Estate open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Church Estate is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Church Estate fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk.
Does Church Estate give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Church Estate makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Church Estate give each year?
The register does not break out Church Estate'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 £3,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £600 a year.
How large is Church Estate?
In its latest reported year Church Estate reported income of £1,721 and spending of £3,000.
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