UK grants and fundersFriends of Mereworth Church grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 279845
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Friends of Mereworth Church is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 279845. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity was formed to support the maintenance and improvement of the fabric of and facilities within Mereworth Church, and the churchyard. Grants being made by the Friends to the Parochial Church Council in response to appeals from that body.” Its charitable objects are: “The upkeep and maintenance and improvement of the fabric fittings and fixtures of the church of st. Lawrence Mereworth the upkeep of the church yard and the advancement of education in church architecture.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £5,622 and spending of £60.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,622
Latest spending
£60
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activitiesEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,622 | £60 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,899 | £2,271 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,223 | £6,130 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,835 | £1,350 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £17k | £11k |
Charitable objects
The upkeep and maintenance and improvement of the fabric fittings and fixtures of the church of st. Lawrence Mereworth the upkeep of the church yard and the advancement of education in church architecture.
Where it operates
Kent
- Trustees
- 5
What Friends of Mereworth Church funds
Friends of Mereworth Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £20.8k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Mereworth Church
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Mereworth 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 about Friends of Mereworth Church
Is Friends of Mereworth Church open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Mereworth 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 Mereworth Church fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does Friends of Mereworth Church give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Mereworth Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Mereworth Church give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Mereworth 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 £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,162 a year.
How large is Friends of Mereworth Church?
In its latest reported year Friends of Mereworth Church reported income of £5,622 and spending of £60.
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