# The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1202558 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1202558)
- Latest income: £7,028; spending £22k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-andrews-church-sedbergh

Collection of donations to assist with the maintenance of the church

## 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 | £7,028 | £22k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,153 | £28.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,796 | £2,839 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO isto maintain, repair, restore, preserve and reconstruct for the benefit of the general public the fabric of the church of st andrew in Sedbergh and its churchyard.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable.

## What it funds

The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh reported income of £7,028 and spending of £22k. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £53k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh in its sources (last checked 5 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 St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh 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 St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh'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 £22k. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £17.7k a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Andrew'S Church Sedbergh reported income of £7,028 and spending of £22k.


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