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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1071053
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26 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Religious activities
The Friends of St Mary's Oakley is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1071053. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “To provide financial assistance towards the maintenance of the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Oakley, Bedford.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall stand possessed of the capital and income of the trust fund and of all contributions and subscriptions from time to time received by them for the purposes of the charity as hereinafter mentioned upon trust to apply or cause to be applied the same at such time and in such manner and upon terms as…” In the year to 30 Jun 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
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £40 | £1,000 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £10 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall stand possessed of the capital and income of the trust fund and of all contributions and subscriptions from time to time received by them for the purposes of the charity as hereinafter mentioned upon trust to apply or cause to be applied the same at such time and in such manner and upon terms as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion decide for the preservation repair maintenance restoration improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the parish church of pst Mary's, Oakley
Where it operates
Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Trustees
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What The Friends of St Mary's Oakley funds
The Friends of St Mary's Oakley is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £1,000 in total.
How to apply to The Friends of St Mary's Oakley
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Mary's Oakley 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 about The Friends of St Mary's Oakley
Is The Friends of St Mary's Oakley open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St Mary's Oakley 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 Oakley fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.
Does The Friends of St Mary's Oakley give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St Mary's Oakley makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of St Mary's Oakley give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of St Mary's Oakley's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £200 a year.
How large is The Friends of St Mary's Oakley?
In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mary's Oakley reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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