# Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1149410 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1149410)
- Website: https://www.friendsofrytonchurch.org.uk
- Latest income: £5,511; spending £14.7k
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Other names: Fosacrag (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-andrews-church-ryton-and-grindle

The preservation and repair of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle, as an historic, public, and usable building for the benefit of the wider community.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £5,511 | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £2,004 | £2,418 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £1,254 | £414 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £35 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £35 | £841 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The preservation and repair of st Andrews church Ryton and Grindle as an historic, public and usable building for the benefit of the wider community

## What it funds

Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle reported income of £5,511 and spending of £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £18.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofrytonchurch.org.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 St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle fund?

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

### Does Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,674 a year.

### How large is Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle?

In its latest reported year Friends of St Andrews Church Ryton and Grindle reported income of £5,511 and spending of £14.7k.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Rothschild Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rothschild-foundation) – 3 open schemes
- [The Pilgrim Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pilgrim-trust) – 3 open schemes
- [The Gannochy Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gannochy-trust) – 2 open schemes
- [National Churches Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/national-churches-trust) – 2 open schemes
- [Benefact Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/benefact-trust) – 1 open scheme

## Guides

- [Arts and heritage grants in Scotland: what is open now and who funds it](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/arts-and-heritage-grants-in-scotland)
- [Community grants in Wales: who funds what and what is open now](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/community-grants-in-wales)
- [Environmental grants for UK charities in 2026: who funds nature, climate and green community work](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/environmental-grants-for-uk-charities)