# The Friends of St Mary'S Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 700761 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/700761)
- Latest income: £1,232; spending £42
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Birmingham City
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-marys-parish-church-handsworth-birmingham

We assist the P.C.C. of St Marys Handsworth to maintain and preserve the 12th century church which is grade II* English Heritage, and collect funds as a reserve to meet future expenses for same and we work for the public benefit, especially local inhabitants by stimulating interest in the upkeep of St Mary's Church and in its history, especially with James Watt, Matthew Boulton and William Murdock

## 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 2026 | £1,232 | £42 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £133 | £14 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £375 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £659 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £936 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) To assist the parochial church council of st. Mary's parish church, Handsworth, Birmingham in the maintenance and preservation of the fabric of the main church building of st. Mary's parish church, Handsworth, Birmingham and forming a reserve fund to be available to meet future unexpected expenses for maintenance of the fabric of the said main church building (ii) working for the public benefit and particularly for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Handsworth, Birmingham by stimulating interest in the preservation and care of the fabric of st. Mary's church, Handsworth, Birmingham and interest in it's history and character and by promoting for their benefits and for future generations its permanent preservation.

## What it funds

The Friends of St Mary'S Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham 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 services. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mary'S Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham reported income of £1,232 and spending of £42. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £56 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.

## How to apply

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

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.

### Does The Friends of St Mary'S Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham give grants to individuals?

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

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

The register does not break out The Friends of St Mary'S Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham'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 2026 was £42. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Mary'S Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mary'S Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham reported income of £1,232 and spending of £42.


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