UK funding workspacethe Friends of St Mary's Petworth grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1144557
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the Friends of St Mary's Petworth is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1144557. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex. The register describes its activities as: “the Friends of St Mary's Petworth was established to help maintain the historic church as the community centre for music and the arts and other non-spiritual activities such as the Petworth Festival and Petworth Literary Festival. During 2013 we carried out a major project to update and improve the sound system…” Its charitable objects are: “To benefit the public by preserving the historic built environment of Petworth, West Sussex and advancing the education of the public by assisting those with legal responsbility for the grade ii listed church building of st mary the virgin Petworth (hereinafter called "st Mary's church") to maintain it in a condition…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £13.3k and spending of £7,464.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£13.3k
Latest spending
£7,464
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £13.3k | £7,464 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £7,057 | £3,029 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,188 | £38.8k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,218 | £52.1k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £8,063 | £19.1k |
Charitable objects
To benefit the public by preserving the historic built environment of Petworth, West Sussex and advancing the education of the public by assisting those with legal responsbility for the grade ii listed church building of st mary the virgin Petworth (hereinafter called "st Mary's church") to maintain it in a condition where it can remain open not only for public worship but for the promotion of music, the arts and other activities beneficial to the community and to improve or equip it accordingly.
Where it operates
West Sussex
- Trustees
- 7
What the Friends of St Mary's Petworth funds
the Friends of St Mary's Petworth is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £121k in total.
How to apply to the Friends of St Mary's Petworth
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from the Friends of St Mary's Petworth 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 Petworth
Is the Friends of St Mary's Petworth 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 Petworth 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 Petworth fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.
Does the Friends of St Mary's Petworth give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that the Friends of St Mary's Petworth makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does the Friends of St Mary's Petworth give each year?
The register does not break out the Friends of St Mary's Petworth'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 £7,464. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £24.1k a year.
How large is the Friends of St Mary's Petworth?
In its latest reported year the Friends of St Mary's Petworth reported income of £13.3k and spending of £7,464.
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