# The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 285830 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/285830)
- Latest income: £992; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Kent, Worcestershire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-margarets-ifield

Friends of St Margaret's hold two or three small fundraising activities each year - mainly for the congregation and their friends and families. The profits are banked until such time as a need for funds arises in order for the church to improve or maintain facilities. The PCC applies to the Friends who consider giving a grant in these circumstances.

## 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 | £992 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £652 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £702 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,092 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,184 | £5,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The upkeep, maintenance and improvement of the fabric, fittings, furniture and fixtures of st. Margaret's church at Ifield in the county of Kent, the maintenance of divine service therein, the upkeep of the churchyard and any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the church.

## What it funds

The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield reported income of £992 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,000 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield 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 Margaret'S, Ifield open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield 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 Margaret'S, Ifield fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,000 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Margaret'S, Ifield reported income of £992 and spending of £0.


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