# Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1105791 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1105791)
- Website: https://www.friendsofstmarys.co.uk
- Latest income: £7,403; spending £2,432
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: The Freinds (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-saint-marys-church-sundridge

Social and fund raising activities in support of St Mary's Church Sundridge. The areas of operation are as stated herein.

## 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 | £7,403 | £2,432 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,160 | £2,230 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,053 | £12.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,783 | £2,119 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,663 | £236 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion by assisting with the preservation, maintenance and embellishment of the fabric, interior decorations, ornaments, furnishings and churchyard of Saint Mary's church, Sundridge

## What it funds

Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and 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 Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge reported income of £7,403 and spending of £2,432. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £19.4k 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 Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofstmarys.co.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 Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge fund?

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

### Does Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge'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 £2,432. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,887 a year.

### How large is Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge?

In its latest reported year Friends of Saint Mary'S Church, Sundridge reported income of £7,403 and spending of £2,432.


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