# The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1076637 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1076637)
- Latest income: £7,127; spending £2,571
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Other names: The Friends of Lavenham Church (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-church-of-st-peter-and-st-paul-lavenham

Raising funds primarily by way of subscriptions and donations to make grants to the Lavenham Parochial Church Council to assist in the achievement of our objects (as outlined in our Constitution) to beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric of the church to preserve and protect the church as a place of worship.

## 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 | £7,127 | £2,571 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,468 | £1,460 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,691 | £5,110 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,648 | £1,631 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,902 | £500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric of the parish church of st Peter & st Paul Lavenham ( hereinafter called the church) in order to preserve and protect it as a place of Christian worship and to provide or contribute to the provision of such furnishings or equipment as are needed for the fulfilment of the church's proper pastoral or parochial functions

## What it funds

The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham 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 Peter and St Paul, Lavenham reported income of £7,127 and spending of £2,571. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham 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 Peter and St Paul, Lavenham 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 Peter and St Paul, Lavenham 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 Peter and St Paul, Lavenham fund?

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

### Does The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham'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 £2,571. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,254 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham reported income of £7,127 and spending of £2,571.


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