UK grants and fundersFriends of Melbourne Parish Church grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1104024
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Friends of Melbourne Parish Church is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1104024. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The object of the charity is to preserve and protect Melbourne Parish Church by forming a network of people to support the work,enhancement and development of facitities; encouraging connections between Melbourne Parish Church and the wider community and raising the profile of the church both nationally and…” Its charitable objects are: “To preserve and protect Melbourne parish church in the county of derbyshire by promoting the restoration, conservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the fabric of the church building and of the other monuments, fittings, stained glass, furniture, ornaments, and chattels in the church or…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £4,233 and spending of £527.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,233
Latest spending
£527
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesReligious activitiesEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £4,233 | £527 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £6,508 | £112 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £6,540 | £292 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £6,240 | £620 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £6,354 | £27k |
Charitable objects
To preserve and protect Melbourne parish church in the county of derbyshire by promoting the restoration, conservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the fabric of the church building and of the other monuments, fittings, stained glass, furniture, ornaments, and chattels in the church or church yard belonging to the church by a) forming a network of people to support the work, enhancement and development of the facilities b) encouraging connections between Melbourne parish church and the wider community c) raising the profile of the church nationally and internationally
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What Friends of Melbourne Parish Church funds
Friends of Melbourne Parish Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £28.5k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Melbourne Parish Church
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Melbourne Parish Church in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friends-of-melbourne-parish-church.co.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 about Friends of Melbourne Parish Church
Is Friends of Melbourne Parish Church open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Melbourne Parish 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 Melbourne Parish Church fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Friends of Melbourne Parish Church give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Melbourne Parish Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Melbourne Parish Church give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Melbourne 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 Jul 2025 was £527. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,702 a year.
How large is Friends of Melbourne Parish Church?
In its latest reported year Friends of Melbourne Parish Church reported income of £4,233 and spending of £527.
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