# Friends of Mount Athos

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1047287 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1047287)
- Website: https://www.athosfriends.org
- Latest income: £38.4k; spending £34.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-mount-athos

The Objects of the Charity embrace the study and promulgation of knowledge of the Orthodox monastic communities of Mount Athos, and the promotion of their religious and charitable work, along with that of others which are dependent on or connected in some way with Mount Athos. The Charity supports and organises appeals to fund the repair and restoration of monasteries and buildings on Mount Athos.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Mount Athos is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Friends of Mount Athos reported income of £38.4k and spending of £34.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Mount Athos in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (athosfriends.org) 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 Mount Athos open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Mount Athos is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Friends of Mount Athos give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Mount Athos makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Friends of Mount Athos?

In its latest reported year Friends of Mount Athos reported income of £38.4k and spending of £34.6k.


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