# Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1063720 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1063720)
- Website: http://www.kandschurches.org.uk
- Latest income: £3,169; spending £1,599
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Friends of the Parish of Kingsnorth, St Michael and All Angels, with St.francis of Assisi Mission Hall Stubbs Cross and Shadoxhurst Ss. Peter and Paul (previous); Friends of the Parish of Kingsnorth, St Michael and All Angels, with St.francis of Assisi Mission Hall Stubbs Cross and Shadoxhurst St. Peter and Paul (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-churches-of-kingsnorth-and-shadoxhurst

Organising fund raising events to assist in the continuing upkeep and beatification of our parish churches

## 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 | £3,169 | £1,599 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,429 | £2,661 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,023 | £4,273 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,182 | £1,055 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £215 | £1,456 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric of the parish Churches of st. Michael and all angels, Kingsnorth, st. Francis of assisi mission hall, stubbs cross and st. Peter and st. Paul, Shadoxhurst in the diocese of canterbury (hereinafter called "the Churches") and to preserve and protect them as a place of Christian worship

## What it funds

Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst 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 Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst reported income of £3,169 and spending of £1,599. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £11k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (kandschurches.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 Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst fund?

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

### Does Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst'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 £1,599. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,209 a year.

### How large is Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst?

In its latest reported year Friends of the Churches of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst reported income of £3,169 and spending of £1,599.


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