# The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1062965 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1062965)
- Website: https://www.foston-church.org.uk
- Latest income: £9,335; spending £50
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-bartholomews-church-foston

THE ROLE OF THE FRIENDS IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH FABRIC. IN PARTICULAR THE REAR WALL IS IN URGENT NEED OF REPAIR.

## 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 2026 | £9,335 | £50 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,812 | £932 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £9,386 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,249 | £40 | not filed |
| 30 Mar 2022 | £24.7k | £60k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To maintain, repair, restore preserve, beatify and reconstruct the fabric of the church of st. Bartholomew's Foston its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, stained glass, ornaments and other chattels including its churchyard

## What it funds

The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston reported income of £9,335 and spending of £50. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £61k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (foston-church.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 The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston open for applications now?

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

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

### Does The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston'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 2026 was £50. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.2k a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Bartholomew'S Church, Foston reported income of £9,335 and spending of £50.


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