# The Friends of St Mellanus Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1104792 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1104792)
- Latest income: £18.2k; spending £14.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cornwall
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-mellanus-church

We undertake various social activities to raise funds. These funds are then donated to St. Mellanus Church as they are needed for the maintenance and restoration of the church building.

## 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 May 2025 | £18.2k | £14.6k | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £4,417 | £11.2k | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £4,584 | £442 | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £2,960 | £5,048 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £3,018 | £8,469 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and beautification of the parish church of st Mellanus mullion in the diocese of truro (hereinafter called "the church") and of the monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the church and churchyard belonging to the church

## What it funds

The Friends of St Mellanus Church is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mellanus Church reported income of £18.2k and spending of £14.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £39.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Mellanus Church in its sources (last checked 6 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 Mellanus Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St Mellanus Church 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 Mellanus Church fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St Mellanus Church give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St Mellanus Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St Mellanus Church give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Mellanus Church's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £14.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,945 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Mellanus Church?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mellanus Church reported income of £18.2k and spending of £14.6k.


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