# Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 268445 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/268445)
- Latest income: £240; spending £317
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
- Other names: Congregational Federation - Eastern Area (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/eastern-area-association-of-congregational-federation

Provides support to Congregational Churches within its geographical area

## 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 | £240 | £317 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £524 | £10 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £373 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £500 | £354 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian faith.

## What it funds

Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation 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 Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation reported income of £240 and spending of £317. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1,054 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation in its sources (last checked 6 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

### Is Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

### Does Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation give each year?

The register does not break out Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation'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 £317. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £211 a year.

### How large is Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation?

In its latest reported year Eastern Area Association of the Congregational Federation reported income of £240 and spending of £317.


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