# The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 296084 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/296084)
- Latest income: £2,576; spending £2,572
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Buckinghamshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-marys-church-chesham

To help publicise the history of St Mary's Church Chesham, and to promote strengthening of relations between the church and the local community.To educate and help proclaim the good news of Jesus ChristTo organise events and raise funds to be used for the maintenance andImprovement of the fabric and furnishings of St Mary's Church Chesham and associated Buildings.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £2,576 | £2,572 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £3,552 | £2,714 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £2,958 | £3,521 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £1,347 | £3,887 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £1,860 | £945 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian religion ad the advancement of education.

## What it funds

The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham reported income of £2,576 and spending of £2,572. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £13.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham 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'S Church Chesham 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 Church Chesham 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 Church Chesham fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £2,572. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,728 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mary'S Church Chesham reported income of £2,576 and spending of £2,572.


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