UK grants and fundersThe Friends of St. Mary's grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1073162
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The Friends of St. Mary's is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1073162. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham. The register describes its activities as: “tombolas-raffles-musical evenings all held to raise money for church activities and to distribute some to worthy causes in and around Seaham.” Its charitable objects are: “To preserve and maintain the parish church of st. Mary the virgin old seaham in the county of Durham.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To preserve and maintain the parish church of st. Mary the virgin old seaham in the county of Durham
Where it operates
Durham
- Trustees
- 4
What The Friends of St. Mary's funds
The Friends of St. Mary's is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Friends of St. Mary's
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St. Mary's 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 about The Friends of St. Mary's
Is The Friends of St. Mary's 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's 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's fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham.
Does The Friends of St. Mary's give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St. Mary's makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of St. Mary's give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of St. Mary's'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Friends of St. Mary's?
In its latest reported year The Friends of St. Mary's reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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