# The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 519385 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/519385)
- Latest income: £1,887; spending £135
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Worcestershire
- Other names: Friends of Elmley Castle Church (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-church-of-st-marys-elmley-castle

Raising money to help pay for the maintenance and improvement of the church fabric.

## 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 | £1,887 | £135 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,013 | £728 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,425 | £1,896 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,095 | £5,689 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £465 | £6,901 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to preserve, maintain, repair and enrich the fabric furniture and fittings of the church. B) to preserve and enhance the beauty and fitness of the site and setting of the church.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage 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 Mary'S Elmley Castle reported income of £1,887 and spending of £135. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £15.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle in its sources (last checked 5 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 Mary'S Elmley Castle 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 Mary'S Elmley Castle 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 Mary'S Elmley Castle fund?

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

### Does The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle'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 £135. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,070 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Church of St Mary'S Elmley Castle reported income of £1,887 and spending of £135.


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