# Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 254254 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/254254)
- Latest income: £16.3k; spending £15.4k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: City of Westminster
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ecclesiastical-charity-of-archbishop-tenison

The charity makes grants to the parishes of St James, Piccadilly and St Anne, Soho for parochial purposes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £16.3k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £15.8k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £15.4k | £15k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £15.3k | £14.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £14.5k | £14.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The clear income of the charity shall be applied in or towards the religious and other charitable purposes of the church of England in the area of the ancient parish of st james's Westminster and the Ecclesiastical parish of st anne's soho

## What it funds

Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison reported income of £16.3k and spending of £15.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £75k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison in its sources (last checked 5 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 Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison fund?

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

### Does Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison give each year?

The register does not break out Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £15.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15k a year.

### How large is Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison?

In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Charity of Archbishop Tenison reported income of £16.3k and spending of £15.4k.


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