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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1111855
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The Friends of St James, Biddenham is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1111855. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “The Friends of St James, Biddenham, is an independent charity which allows anyone who values St James's Church as a focal point in village life to contribute to the "preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation" of the fabric of the church and church barn and also of the land, plants…” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall stand possessed of the capital and income of the trust fund and of all contributions and subscriptions from time to time received by them for the purposes of the charity as hereinafter mentioned upon trust to apply or cause to be applied the same at such time and in such manner and upon such terms…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £8,476 and spending of £2,272.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,476
Latest spending
£2,272
- What it funds
- Religious activitiesEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £8,476 | £2,272 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,690 | £2,320 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,088 | £2,970 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,533 | £3,391 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,728 | £3,762 |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall stand possessed of the capital and income of the trust fund and of all contributions and subscriptions from time to time received by them for the purposes of the charity as hereinafter mentioned upon trust to apply or cause to be applied the same at such time and in such manner and upon such terms as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion decide for the preservation repair maintenance restoration improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the parish church of st James Biddenham aforesaid and the adjoining church barn and also of the land plants and structures within the curtilage of the parish church of st James Biddenham and of the adjoining church barn and of the graveyard to the north of the church including walls gates headstones trees and other plants
Where it operates
Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Also known as
- The Friends of St James
- Trustees
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What The Friends of St James, Biddenham funds
The Friends of St James, Biddenham is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and 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 31 Dec 2025, it spent £14.7k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of St James, Biddenham
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St James, Biddenham 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 The Friends of St James, Biddenham
Is The Friends of St James, Biddenham open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St James, Biddenham 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 James, Biddenham fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.
Does The Friends of St James, Biddenham give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St James, Biddenham makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of St James, Biddenham give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of St James, Biddenham'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 £2,272. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,943 a year.
How large is The Friends of St James, Biddenham?
In its latest reported year The Friends of St James, Biddenham reported income of £8,476 and spending of £2,272.
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