# Friends of Alton Abbey

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 284876 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/284876)
- Website: https://www.altonabbey.org.uk
- Latest income: £4,079; spending £538
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-alton-abbey

To support the charitable work of Alton Abbey by inviting and receiving funds in the form of subscriptions, donations, and organising fundraising events.

## 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 | £4,079 | £538 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £20.7k | £538 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,874 | £3,396 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10.9k | £1,959 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £12.7k | £5,954 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To support the charitable work of Alton Abbey.

## What it funds

Friends of Alton Abbey 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 Friends of Alton Abbey reported income of £4,079 and spending of £538. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £12.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Alton Abbey in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (altonabbey.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 Friends of Alton Abbey open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Alton Abbey is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Alton Abbey fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

### Does Friends of Alton Abbey give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Alton Abbey makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Alton Abbey give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Alton Abbey'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 £538. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,477 a year.

### How large is Friends of Alton Abbey?

In its latest reported year Friends of Alton Abbey reported income of £4,079 and spending of £538.


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