# The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1095692 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1095692)
- Latest income: £2,806; spending £96
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Other names: Friends of Pitcombe Church (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-parish-church-of-st-leonard-pitcombe

Raise funds for the promotion of the church in this area, contributing to repairs and maintenance of the church.

## 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 | £2,806 | £96 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,093 | £7,138 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,634 | £15k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £9,121 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,538 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the Christian religion by the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the parish church of st Leonard in the diocese of bath and wells (hereinafter called 'the church') and of the monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the church and the churchyard belonging to the church.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities 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 Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe reported income of £2,806 and spending of £96. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £22.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe 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

### Is The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe 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 Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe fund?

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

### Does The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe'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 £96. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,447 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Parish Church of St Leonard Pitcombe reported income of £2,806 and spending of £96.


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