# Friends of Long Sutton Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1109211 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1109211)
- Website: http://www.longsutton.org.uk/index.php?page=friends-of-long-sutton-church
- Latest income: £18.9k; spending £8,839
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Other names: Folsc (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-long-sutton-church

The object of the charity is to contribute towards the cost of projects for the preservation and maintenance of Holy Trinity church, Long Sutton, Somerset. The main activities are the raising of funds from membership subscriptions, donations and events in order to make grants to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) for projects covered by the object.

## 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 | £18.9k | £8,839 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11.6k | £5,459 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,472 | £11.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £10.9k | £5,254 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,248 | £30.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To contribute towards the cost of such specific projects for the restoration, preservation, maintenance, repair, improvement, beautification and reconstruction of holy trinity church, Long Sutton, Somerset ('Long Sutton church') which may from time to time be required and which the parochial church council ('pcc') has from time to time identified and wishes to undertake or which the trustees have requested that the pcc undertake subject to the consent of the pcc. The work may include the bell tower, roofs, walls, windows, doors, foundations, stonework, porches and all fixtures and fittings and furniture and monuments, stained glass, ornaments and chattels whether in the church or the churchyard and the organ and all service installations provided that there shall be specifically excluded all general running costs of the church such as lighting, heating, rates, taxes, insurance's and the cost of providing services and other events whether for public worship or otherwise and all other regular outgoings falling under the heading of general housekeeping.the project for contribution ('the work') shall be as determined by the trustees and as agreed by them with the pcc.the amount of a particular contribution ('the grant') shall be as determined entirely at their discretion by the trustees and agreed by the pcc. Unless otherwise agreed by the trusteesit shall be applied to no other purpose.if not applied the sum granted shall be returned by the pcc to the trustees.the…

## What it funds

Friends of Long Sutton 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 Long Sutton Church reported income of £18.9k and spending of £8,839. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £61k 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 Long Sutton Church in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (longsutton.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 Long Sutton Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Long Sutton 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 Long Sutton Church fund?

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

### Does Friends of Long Sutton Church give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Long Sutton Church give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Long Sutton 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 2025 was £8,839. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.2k a year.

### How large is Friends of Long Sutton Church?

In its latest reported year Friends of Long Sutton Church reported income of £18.9k and spending of £8,839.


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