# Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 503795 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/503795)
- Website: http://www.congregational.org.uk/area-pages-contacts/east-midlands
- Latest income: £4,497; spending £18.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Rutland, Bedford
- Other names: Congregational Federation (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/congregational-federation-503795

THE OBJECT OF THE FEDERATION IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.

## 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 | £4,497 | £18.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,783 | £495 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £17.6k | £1,542 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.3k | £19.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £13.2k | £2,905 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the Federation is the advancement of the Christian faith. (for further details of objects see article 4 of above constitution).

## What it funds

Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) reported income of £4,497 and spending of £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £42.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (congregational.org.uk) 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 Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire and 5 more areas.

### Does Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) give each year?

The register does not break out Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area)'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 £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,518 a year.

### How large is Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area)?

In its latest reported year Congregational Federation (East Midlands Area) reported income of £4,497 and spending of £18.3k.


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