# Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1096881 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1096881)
- Website: https://www.fonc.uk
- Latest income: £7,916; spending £4,174
- What it funds: Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Friends of Nonington Church (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-parish-church-of-st-mary-virgin-nonington-kent

The Charity raises funds for the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Nonington,Kent. It also supports local community activities within Nonington.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £7,916 | £4,174 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £9,008 | £4,868 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £5,078 | £2,680 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,307 | £2,608 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £9,165 | £19.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion by the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the parish church of st Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent in the diocese of canterbury (hereinafter called "the church") and of the monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the church and churchyard belonging to the church.

## What it funds

Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent reported income of £7,916 and spending of £4,174. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £33.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (fonc.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

### Is Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent fund?

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

### Does Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £4,174. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,682 a year.

### How large is Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent?

In its latest reported year Friends of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent reported income of £7,916 and spending of £4,174.


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