UK grants and fundersFriends of the Church in China grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1004221
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Friends of the Church in China is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1004221. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, China, Ireland and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “We maintain links of friendship and understanding between Christians in Britain and Ireland and in the People's Republic of China, through exchange visits, study tours, conferences, educational materials and activities, a newsletter, and grants to charitable work in China.” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of religion in Britain and Ireland by providing a means of friendship information mutual encouragement and understanding between christians in Britain and Ireland and christians both protestant and Catholic in the people's republic of China.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £7,784 and spending of £7,794.
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Latest income
£7,784
Latest spending
£7,794
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activitiesOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial originOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £7,784 | £7,794 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £51.5k | £11.7k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £10.9k | £17.8k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £13.5k | £26.7k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £15.7k | £9,600 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of religion in Britain and Ireland by providing a means of friendship information mutual encouragement and understanding between christians in Britain and Ireland and christians both protestant and Catholic in the people's republic of China.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, China, Ireland, Scotland
- Trustees
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What Friends of the Church in China funds
Friends of the Church in China is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £73.6k in total.
How to apply to Friends of the Church in China
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Church in China in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thefcc.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 about Friends of the Church in China
Is Friends of the Church in China open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Church in China is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of the Church in China fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, China, Ireland and Scotland.
Does Friends of the Church in China give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Church in China makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of the Church in China give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of the Church in China's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £7,794. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.7k a year.
How large is Friends of the Church in China?
In its latest reported year Friends of the Church in China reported income of £7,784 and spending of £7,794.
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