# The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1119051 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1119051)
- Website: https://underconstruction-friendsofallsaintskempston.org
- Latest income: £2,039; spending £411
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-all-saints-church-kempston

Social activities and fundraising for the preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of All Saints Church Kempston and its environs, including the Church Hall.

## 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 2025 | £2,039 | £411 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,035 | £60 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,610 | £72 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,020 | £96 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £5,190 | £69 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3. Application of income the trustees must apply the income of the charity in furthering the following objects ("the objects") being the preservation repair maintenance restoration improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the parish church of all saints' Kempston Bedfordshire and its environs including church hall.

## What it funds

The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston reported income of £2,039 and spending of £411. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £708 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (underconstruction-friendsofallsaintskempston.org) 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 The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

### Does The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston'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 2025 was £411. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £142 a year.

### How large is The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston?

In its latest reported year The Friends of All Saints' Church Kempston reported income of £2,039 and spending of £411.


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