# The Friends of Fletching Parish Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1005699 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1005699)
- Latest income: £5,671; spending £6
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: East Sussex, West Sussex
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-fletching-parish-church

Provides funding for the maintenance and repair of the Fletching Parish Church. During the last two years we have funded Roof repairs and an Intruder alarm (to protect the lead roof).

## 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 2024 | £5,671 | £6 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,701 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,605 | £791 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,709 | £19.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote and further the ecclesiastical charitable purposes of the church of England and for any other purposes which are charitable at law for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Fletching and in furtherance of these objects but no further or otherwise 1) to preserve,maintain,repair,renew,improve,enhance beautify and restore and where appropriate to replace or extend the structure and fabric,furniture,stained glass,ornaments,monuments,furnishings,fixtures and fittings and other artifacts of Fletching parish church,its churchyard and grounds,including the bells,organ or any other musical instrument or means of musical or vocal reproduction which is intended for use within the said parish church 2) to provide for any buildings or other structures and facilities by way of additions to Fletching parish church,its churchyard and grounds,to be used in connection with the ecclesistical charitable objects of the church

## What it funds

The Friends of Fletching Parish 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 and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Friends of Fletching Parish Church reported income of £5,671 and spending of £6. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £30.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex and West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Fletching Parish Church 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 Fletching Parish Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Fletching Parish Church 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 Fletching Parish Church fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex and West Sussex.

### Does The Friends of Fletching Parish Church give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of Fletching Parish Church give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Fletching Parish 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 Dec 2024 was £6. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £7,551 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Fletching Parish Church?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Fletching Parish Church reported income of £5,671 and spending of £6.


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