# Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1210853 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1210853)
- Website: https://cornerstoneurc.org.uk
- Latest income: £165k; spending £149k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Manchester City
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cornerstone-united-reformed-church-charity

The organisations charitable objects are primarily focused on the advancement of religion, promoting the Christian faith and providing training, nurture and activities for children and young people. Giving pastoral care and support to members and others in need. We provide premises and resources for church and community groups in the Didsbury/Burnage area of South Manchester.

## 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 | £165k | £149k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the scheme of union of the united Reformed church.

## What it funds

Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity 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. In its latest reported year Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity reported income of £165k and spending of £149k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (cornerstoneurc.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 Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City.

### Does Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity'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 £149k.

### How large is Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity?

In its latest reported year Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Burnage) Charity reported income of £165k and spending of £149k.


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