# Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 280233 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/280233)
- Website: https://burfordchurch.org
- Latest income: £20.2k; spending £16.3k
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-burford-church-of-st-john-baptist

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## 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 | £20.2k | £16.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £142k | £9,863 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,816 | £3,415 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,824 | £85 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £1,354 | £80 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To undertake improvements which do not come within the scope of funds for maintenance of the fabric of the church; to help, if necessary, with grants towards other essential work in the church or churchyard which, in the opinion of the Friends could not otherwise be undertaken; to unite all those who love and value Burford church in a "company of Friends".

## What it funds

Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist reported income of £20.2k and spending of £16.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £29.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (burfordchurch.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 Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist fund?

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

### Does Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist'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 £16.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,940 a year.

### How large is Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist?

In its latest reported year Friends of Burford Church of St John the Baptist reported income of £20.2k and spending of £16.3k.


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