# Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1162342 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162342)
- Website: https://www.fosmw.com
- Latest income: £6,498; spending £6,300
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Bracknell Forest, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Other names: Friends of St Mary?s Winkfield (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-marys-winkfield

THE ACTIVITIES ARE:1. FUND-RAISING FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, WINKFIELD, AND, IN PARTICULAR, ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORTING, ITS FABRIC, FITTINGS, ORGAN AND MUSICAL ACTIVITY, NORMALLY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PCC. PRIMARY FUND-RAISING IS THROUGH SUBSCRIPTIONS BY FRIENDS.2. WHERE APPROPRIATE, MANAGE PROJECTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF (1).3. MAINTAIN ACTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FRIENDS.

## 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 | £6,498 | £6,300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11k | £6,588 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.8k | £1,552 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,256 | £1,329 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,549 | £1,252 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are for the advancement of the Christian religion, in particular by support of the activities of st mary?s church, church road, Winkfield sl4 4sf (hereafter referred to as the church), by providing from time to time:(1) Help towards the cost of the preservation and repair of the fabric of the church.(2) Help towards the cost of the replacement and maintenance of major items, for example heating in the church.(3) Help towards the continuation and enhancement of the musical life of the church, including but not limited to (a) Maintenance and (if appropriate) enhancement or extension of the organ (b) Procurement of instruments, acoustic devices, sheet-music, and other musical goods and services, as used by the choir or choirs.(4) Help with the maintenance costs of ornaments and furnishings of the church.(5) Help with the maintenance costs and upkeep of the churchyard of the church(6) Support, initiation, execution or management of fundraising for capital or other projects for the church, that serve objects (1) To (5) Above.

## What it funds

Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield reported income of £6,498 and spending of £6,300. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £17k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest and Windsor and Maidenhead.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (fosmw.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield 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 Winkfield 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 Winkfield fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest and Windsor and Maidenhead.

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield'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 £6,300. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,404 a year.

### How large is Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield?

In its latest reported year Friends of St Mary'S Winkfield reported income of £6,498 and spending of £6,300.


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