# The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 253119 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/253119)
- Latest income: £12.1k; spending £4,365
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-saffron-walden-parish-church

To unite well-wishers of the parish church and to provide funds for its preservation as well as improvements to the fabric and furniture

## 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 2025 | £12.1k | £4,365 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £14.7k | £5,904 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,420 | £2,871 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,955 | £3,245 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,739 | £1,192 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to unite into one body all Friends of this magnificent church. B) to provide funds to be utilised towards the maintenance of the fabric of the church and for carrying out necessary improvements and adornments. C) to fulfil the duty which is ours of preserving this church in all its beauty for those who come after.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church reported income of £12.1k and spending of £4,365. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £17.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church in its sources (last checked 4 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 Saffron Walden Parish Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church 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 Saffron Walden Parish Church fund?

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

### Does The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church'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 2025 was £4,365. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,515 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Saffron Walden Parish Church reported income of £12.1k and spending of £4,365.


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