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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1085172
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Church Planting Initiative is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1085172. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “The Church Planting Initiative is helping to found new self-governing evangelical churches in the UK. It makes some financial grants to those organisations or individuals who are closely engaged with it in such church planting, and to those organisations and individuals only. It also provides a helpful network to…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto in the United Kingdom or such other parts of the world as the directors of the charity (herein called the trustees) may from time to time think fit.” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £283 and spending of £7,767.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£283
Latest spending
£7,767
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £283 | £7,767 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £21.2k | £14.1k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £0 | £13 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £0 | £13 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £0 | £93 |
Charitable objects
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto in the United Kingdom or such other parts of the world as the directors of the charity (herein called the trustees) may from time to time think fit
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Also known as
- Cpi; M4 Church Planting
- Trustees
- 2
What Church Planting Initiative funds
Church Planting Initiative is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £21.9k in total.
How to apply to Church Planting Initiative
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Church Planting Initiative 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 about Church Planting Initiative
Is Church Planting Initiative open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Church Planting Initiative is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Church Planting Initiative fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does Church Planting Initiative give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Church Planting Initiative makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Church Planting Initiative give each year?
The register does not break out Church Planting Initiative's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £7,767. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,390 a year.
How large is Church Planting Initiative?
In its latest reported year Church Planting Initiative reported income of £283 and spending of £7,767.
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