# Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1014040 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1014040)
- Latest income: £4,738; spending £1,109
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-john-baptist-whittington

The promotion of religious teaching - Church of England - within the parish of Whittington, Shropshire and the maintenance and upkeep of St John The Baptist Church, Whittington.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £4,738 | £1,109 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £5,830 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £2,226 | £695 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £4,180 | £261 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £1,027 | £223 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To support, encourage and advance the religious and other charitable work of st John the Baptist Whittington in the county of Shropshire

## What it funds

Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington 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. In its latest reported year Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington reported income of £4,738 and spending of £1,109. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £2,288 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington 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 Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £1,109. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £458 a year.

### How large is Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington?

In its latest reported year Friends of St John the Baptist Whittington reported income of £4,738 and spending of £1,109.


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