# The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1112782 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1112782)
- Latest income: £3,967; spending £523
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Friends of Godmersham Church (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-lawrence-martyr-church-godmersham

The friends is established to provide help and assistance in the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and improvement of the Parish Church of St. Lawrence The Martyr, Godmersham, Canterbury.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £3,967 | £523 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,940 | £1,957 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,586 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.6k | £473 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,610 | £833 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The Friends is established to advance the Christian religion by the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the parish church of st.Lawrence the Martyr, Godmersham in the diocese of canterbury (hereinafter called "the church") and of the monuments, fittings, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the church and the churchyard belonging to the church.secondarily, to provide occasional financial help at the request of the parochial church council, and at the discretion of the Friends committee, to meet costs which may arise from time to time in order to maintain facilities for worship in the parish.

## What it funds

The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham 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. In its latest reported year The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham reported income of £3,967 and spending of £523. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,786 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham 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 The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham 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. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham'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 £523. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £757 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Godmersham reported income of £3,967 and spending of £523.


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