# The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508358 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508358)
- Latest income: £370; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-church-of-st-helen-waddington

The Friends of St Helen's Church provides financial support for the maintenance and upkeep of St Helen's Church in Waddington

## 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 | £370 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £209 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £331 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,705 | £1,113 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £9 | £5,050 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide for the maintenance, upkeep and betterment of the church of st Helen, Waddington, its fabric fixtures, fittings and churchyard.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington reported income of £370 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £6,163 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington in its sources (last checked 4 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 The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington 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 the Church of St Helen, Waddington fund?

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

### Does The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,233 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Church of St Helen, Waddington reported income of £370 and spending of £0.


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