# The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 900401 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/900401)
- Website: https://www.keynshamparish.org.uk
- Latest income: £9,905; spending £9,066
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bath and North East Somerset
- Other names: The Bridges Society (previous); The Friends of St John the Baptist the Parish Church of Keynsham (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-john-baptist-church-keynsham

Maintenance of the historic fabric of St. John's Church, Keynsham, Bristol.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £9,905 | £9,066 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £15.6k | £153 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,389 | £1,238 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £5,421 | £5,948 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,626 | £2,968 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the society is to provide for the maintenance of the fabric of the parish church of st John the Baptist by making grants from time to time towards the restoration, upkeep and improvement, and adornment of the church, the churchyard and of the extensions thereto.

## What it funds

The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham reported income of £9,905 and spending of £9,066. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £19.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bath and North East Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (keynshamparish.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 John the Baptist Church, Keynsham open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham 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 John the Baptist Church, Keynsham fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bath and North East Somerset.

### Does The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £9,066. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,875 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham reported income of £9,905 and spending of £9,066.


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