UK funding workspaceFriends of Smarden Church grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1050209
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Friends of Smarden Church is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1050209. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity is established principally to beautify and assist in the conservation and restoration of the fabric, but not the moveable contents, of the Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, Smarden.” Its charitable objects are: “To beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric (but not the moveable contents) of the parish church of st. Michael the archangel Smarden in the diocese and to preserve and protect it as a place of Christian worship.” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £14k and spending of £8,381.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£14k
Latest spending
£8,381
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £14k | £8,381 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £17k | £28.6k |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £7,824 | £6,833 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £5,968 | £3,965 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £53.6k | £4,002 |
Charitable objects
To beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric (but not the moveable contents) of the parish church of st. Michael the archangel Smarden in the diocese and to preserve and protect it as a place of Christian worship.
Where it operates
Kent
- Also known as
- Fosc
- Trustees
- 2
What Friends of Smarden Church funds
Friends of Smarden Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £51.8k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Smarden Church
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Smarden 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 about Friends of Smarden Church
Is Friends of Smarden Church open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Smarden Church is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Smarden Church fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does Friends of Smarden Church give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Smarden Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Smarden Church give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Smarden Church's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £8,381. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.4k a year.
How large is Friends of Smarden Church?
In its latest reported year Friends of Smarden Church reported income of £14k and spending of £8,381.
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