# The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 261663 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/261663)
- Website: https://www.friendsofoldpalace.org
- Latest income: £13.4k; spending £370
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Croydon, Surrey
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-old-palace-croydon

The Charity raises funds which are used to help maintain the fabric of the historic Old Palace.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £13.4k | £370 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £21.3k | £965 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £20.2k | £3,057 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,036 | £619 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £789 | £560 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote and foster the interests of the old Palace, its restoration and maintenance, and of the old school.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon 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 The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon reported income of £13.4k and spending of £370. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £5,571 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Croydon and Surrey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofoldpalace.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 The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon 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 the Old Palace, Croydon fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Croydon and Surrey.

### Does The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £370. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,114 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Old Palace, Croydon reported income of £13.4k and spending of £370.


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