# The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1151983 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1151983)
- Website: https://www.fowc.org.uk
- Latest income: £11.2k; spending £418
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Friends of Wateringbury Church (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-church-of-st-john-baptist-wateringbury

to raise funds for upkeep and refurbishment of the church buildings via fund raising events held within the village

## 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 | £11.2k | £418 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,155 | £6,978 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,171 | £699 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,289 | £317 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £491 | £405 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects ('the objects') are to assist with the maintenance of, improvements to, and preservation of the building, monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, glass, ornaments and other chattels and churchyard of the church of st. John the Baptist, Wateringbury to promote the public interest in the church its history and its work.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science 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. John the Baptist, Wateringbury reported income of £11.2k and spending of £418. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £8,817 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (fowc.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 The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury 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. John the Baptist, Wateringbury 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. John the Baptist, Wateringbury fund?

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

### Does The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury'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 £418. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,763 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wateringbury reported income of £11.2k and spending of £418.


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