# The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1168533 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168533)
- Website: https://idsworthchurchfriends.org
- Latest income: £5,428; spending £19.2k
- What it funds: Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire, West Sussex
- Other names: The Idsworth Church Friends Trust (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-church-of-st-hubert-idsworth-trust

In 2025 the trustees hosted activities towards fulfilling the objectives of the trust; these included a concert of music by Arthur Sullivan, the AGM and talk about the history of St Hubert's Church, a Midsummer Sun event and the popular annual Musical Picnic.Recent financial support has been given towards the restoration programme, resulting in repairs to the porch and a new drainage system.

## 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 2026 | £5,428 | £19.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,621 | £40.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £27k | £23.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,956 | £12.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £214k | £5,135 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:1) for the benefit of the public to help maintain, repair, restore, preserve, improve and enhance the fabric of the church of st Hubert Idsworth, as a place of Christian worship for the local area, and a venue of choice for sacred and secular events for the benefit of the widest possible community.2) to advance the education of the public in the heritage of the church and the local area by providing information on its history and architecture.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation 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. Hubert Idsworth Trust reported income of £5,428 and spending of £19.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £101k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (idsworthchurchfriends.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 the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust 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. Hubert Idsworth Trust fund?

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

### Does The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust'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 2026 was £19.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.3k a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Church of St. Hubert Idsworth Trust reported income of £5,428 and spending of £19.2k.


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