# Countess Free Church, Ely

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1166937 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1166937)
- Website: https://www.countessely.co.uk
- Latest income: £85.7k; spending £98.4k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/countess-free-church-ely

Christian worship, witness and service in and around the city of Ely

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Countess Free Church, Ely is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Countess Free Church, Ely reported income of £85.7k and spending of £98.4k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Countess Free Church, Ely in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (countessely.co.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 Countess Free Church, Ely open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Countess Free Church, Ely is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Countess Free Church, Ely give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Countess Free Church, Ely makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Countess Free Church, Ely?

In its latest reported year Countess Free Church, Ely reported income of £85.7k and spending of £98.4k.


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