# Friends of St Mary'S Church Kersey

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1200776 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1200776)
- Latest income: £6,187; spending £2,183
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-marys-church-kersey

We raise money for the upkeep of the Church Building and its grounds

## 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 | £6,187 | £2,183 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.2k | £2,772 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.6k | £6,015 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. Apply the income and capital of the trust to assist with the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, development, upkeep, beautification of the fabric, furnishings, fittings and grounds of st marys church Kersey, Suffolk, (the church), but excluding the bells of the church.2. To foster public interest in the church building, and its grounds.3 such charitable purposes being carried out in such manner as to compliment, supplement and support the similar charitable objectives of the parochial church council for the church (the pcc).

## What it funds

Friends of St Mary'S Church Kersey is registered under general charitable purposes; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of St Mary'S Church Kersey reported income of £6,187 and spending of £2,183. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St Mary'S Church Kersey 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 Mary'S Church Kersey open for applications now?

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

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of St Mary'S Church Kersey'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 £2,183. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £3,657 a year.

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

In its latest reported year Friends of St Mary'S Church Kersey reported income of £6,187 and spending of £2,183.


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