# The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1120794 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120794)
- Latest income: £6,085; spending £2,805
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-mary-virgin-ware

to recruit members and organise events of cultural and historical interest to support and promote the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Ware, Hertfordshire, as a building of historical and architectural importance and as a centre for community and cultural activities; and to raise funds to maintain, preserve and repair the fabric and fittings of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £6,085 | £2,805 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,020 | £1,475 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,015 | £1,397 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,658 | £1,446 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,446 | £184 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) the Friends is established for the benefit of the public to assist in the promotion, maintenance, preservation and repair of the church of st. Mary the Virgin, Ware, Hertfordshire, as a building of historical and architectural importance and as a centre for community and cultural activities, alongside its role as a place of worship.b) in furtherance of the said objects but not otherwise the Friends may:i) raise funds and invite and receive contributions provided that in raising funds the Friends shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law, and also provided that the Friends exercises discretion over the use of the charitable funds of the friend.ii) do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the objects.iii) the Friends recognises that the parochial church council of the parish church (the pcc) is the body legally responsible for the care, maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric of st. Mary's church and the fittings and furniture thereof and has the ultimate control of all works done within and upon it..

## What it funds

The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware reported income of £6,085 and spending of £2,805. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £7,307 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware 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 Mary the Virgin Ware open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware 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 Mary the Virgin Ware fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware'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 2025 was £2,805. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,461 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mary the Virgin Ware reported income of £6,085 and spending of £2,805.


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