# The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1065960 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1065960)
- Latest income: £19; spending £780
- What it funds: Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Georgia, Israel
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-saints-martha-and-mary-convent-of-mercy

The charity is dedicated to the memory of St Elizabeth the New Martyr of Russia and seeks to support, maintain, repair and reconstruct the buildings and churches of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy, which the saint founded in Moscow during her life-time. The charity supports other communities which live by the Rule of St Elizabeth the New Martyr or projects which keep her memory alive.

## 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 | £19 | £780 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £21 | £780 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £15 | £1,817 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £70 | £3,341 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,500 | £2,867 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To maintain, repair, restore, preserve, improve, beautify ad reconstruct the churches dedicated to Saints Martha and Mary and the protection of the mother of God, their monuments, fixtures, furniture, stained glass, ornaments and other chattels, their church yard and all other buildings which are under the jurisdiction, control or ownership of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy in moscow, russia. (2) To advance the charitable work of the sisters of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy in moscow, russia. (3) To advance the education of the public by assisting in the provision of a museum, in russia or elsewhere, dedicated to the life of grand duchess elizabeth feodrovna, undertaking research into her life and disseminating the useful results of such research. (4) To advance the charitable work of other convents, communities or individuals following the rule of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent in moscoww

## What it funds

The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy reported income of £19 and spending of £780. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £9,585 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Georgia and Israel.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy 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 Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy 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 Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Georgia and Israel.

### Does The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy'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 £780. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,917 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Saints Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy reported income of £19 and spending of £780.


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