# Friends of St Lawrence

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 294410 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/294410)
- Latest income: £1,471; spending £578
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-lawrence

contribute to maintaining the fabric of Church

## 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 | £1,471 | £578 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,369 | £500 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £60 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £406 | £2,060 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £320 | £96 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the maintenance, repair and general upkeep of st Lawrence church and the surrounding graveyard at weston patrick, basingstoke, Hampshire.

## What it funds

Friends of St Lawrence is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of St Lawrence reported income of £1,471 and spending of £578. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,294 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St Lawrence 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

### Is Friends of St Lawrence open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of St Lawrence 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 Lawrence fund?

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

### Does Friends of St Lawrence give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of St Lawrence give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of St Lawrence'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 £578. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £659 a year.

### How large is Friends of St Lawrence?

In its latest reported year Friends of St Lawrence reported income of £1,471 and spending of £578.


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