# Friends of Compton Bishop Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1084558 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1084558)
- Website: http://www.spanglefish.com/friendsofcomptonbishopchurch/index.asp?pageid=306968
- Latest income: £5,820; spending £261
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Other names: Fcbc (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-compton-bishop-church

Financial support to the fabric of St Andrews Church and its Churchyard in Compton Bishop, Somerset. Funds are raised through voluntary annual membership subscription and by various fund-raising activities from time to time throughout each financial year.

## 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 May 2025 | £5,820 | £261 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £1,925 | £2,492 | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £2,706 | £2,195 | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £2,985 | £1,151 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £2,635 | £1,069 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion and in particular to preserve or assist in the preservation, maintenance, repair or improvement for the benefit of the general public of the church and churchyard of st. Andrew in the parish of Compton Bishop in the county of Somerset as an ancient building of beauty and historic interest.

## What it funds

Friends of Compton Bishop Church 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 Friends of Compton Bishop Church reported income of £5,820 and spending of £261. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £7,168 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Compton Bishop Church in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (spanglefish.com) 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 Compton Bishop Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Compton Bishop Church is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Compton Bishop Church fund?

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

### Does Friends of Compton Bishop Church give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Compton Bishop Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Compton Bishop Church give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Compton Bishop Church's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £261. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,434 a year.

### How large is Friends of Compton Bishop Church?

In its latest reported year Friends of Compton Bishop Church reported income of £5,820 and spending of £261.


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