# The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 512389 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/512389)
- Latest income: £14.5k; spending £15.9k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-parish-church-of-st-mary-virgin-richmond-north-yorkshire

Fund raising and social activities for the church community and other charitable organisations

## 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 Dec 2025 | £14.5k | £15.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,836 | £721 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.5k | £16k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,201 | £467 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,518 | £3,472 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Objects1. To co-operate with the Parochial Church Council in the preservation and adornment of the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire and beneficial organisations in the Parish of Richmond with Hudswell.2. By assisting with the general upkeep and maintenance of the church, its activities and services, its ornaments and furnishings, its history and its work bind together in a common fellowship all those who love the parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin.3. To engage in charitable projects within the Parish if agreed by a minimum of two members of the Executive Committee and four other members of the association.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire reported income of £14.5k and spending of £15.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £36.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire 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 Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire 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 Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire 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 Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire'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 £15.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,314 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, North Yorkshire reported income of £14.5k and spending of £15.9k.


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