# East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 234359 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/234359)
- Website: http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/eastcheshireunion/
- Latest income: £20.4k; spending £11.7k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Tameside, Staffordshire
- Other names: East Cheshire Union (Ecu) (working)
- Trustees: 12
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/east-cheshire-union-of-unitarian-and-free-christian-churches

Promoting the spread of liberal theology and the growth of the Christian life by establishing and nurturing congregations and Sunday Schools in and around East Cheshire (the historic county) which today is mainly Tameside and Staffordshire by providing practical support and advice and grant assistance to the member congregations.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £20.4k | £11.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19.2k | £16.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £24.2k | £36.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £12.4k | £22.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £19k | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the spread of liberal theology and the growth of the Christian life by establishing and nurturing congregations and sunday schools.

## What it funds

East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches reported income of £20.4k and spending of £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £86.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tameside and Staffordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (ukunitarians.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 East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tameside and Staffordshire.

### Does East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches give each year?

The register does not break out East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.3k a year.

### How large is East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches?

In its latest reported year East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches reported income of £20.4k and spending of £11.7k.


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