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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 701457
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Friends of St James, Shirley is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 701457. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Solihull. The register describes its activities as: “General fundraising to assist in the preservation, maintenance, upkeep, repair and development of the fabric and contents of the Church of St James the Great, Shirley and associated properties.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote the preservation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of the fabric and contents of the church of st James the great, Shirley together with the church hall (known as church house) and the churchyard attached thereto in any manner that the Friends shall from time to time think fit.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £6,197 and spending of £18.9k.
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Latest income
£6,197
Latest spending
£18.9k
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,197 | £18.9k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,147 | £130 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,732 | £477 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,096 | £2,811 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,395 | £381 |
Charitable objects
To promote the preservation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of the fabric and contents of the church of st James the great, Shirley together with the church hall (known as church house) and the churchyard attached thereto in any manner that the Friends shall from time to time think fit.
Where it operates
Solihull
- Trustees
- 9
What Friends of St James, Shirley funds
Friends of St James, Shirley is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £22.7k in total.
How to apply to Friends of St James, Shirley
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St James, Shirley 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 St James, Shirley
Is Friends of St James, Shirley open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of St James, Shirley 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 James, Shirley fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Solihull.
Does Friends of St James, Shirley give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of St James, Shirley makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of St James, Shirley give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of St James, Shirley'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 £18.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,541 a year.
How large is Friends of St James, Shirley?
In its latest reported year Friends of St James, Shirley reported income of £6,197 and spending of £18.9k.
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