# The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154511 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154511)
- Latest income: £9,801; spending £2,565
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Warwickshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-michaels-church-whichford

The charity's Objects are for the public benefit: to promote the maintenance, repair, restoration, preservation and improvement of St. Michael's Church Whichford (Church) and the Reading Room; to advance and promote education of the public through the use of the Church and the Reading Room. We hold public activities and fundraising events to more fully use the Church and the Reading Room.

## 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 | £9,801 | £2,565 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,823 | £6,694 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,430 | £4,692 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,216 | £6,094 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,858 | £3,706 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects (the "objects") are for the public benefit:to promote the maintenance, repair, restoration, preservation, improvement and beautification of st Michael's church, Whichford (the "church"), the reading room (the "reading room"), the churchyard, the monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, stained glass, ornaments and chattels belonging to the church, in the church, in the reading room and in the churchyard for the benefit of the public;to advance and promote education of the public through the use of the church, the reading room, and the churchyard for cultural, heritage and Christian religious purposes for the benefit of the public;to advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the church and the churchyard and in the history of Christianity in Whichford and ascott and elsewhere for the benefit of the public.

## What it funds

The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, 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 and provides services. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford reported income of £9,801 and spending of £2,565. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £23.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford 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 Michael'S Church, Whichford open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford 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 Michael'S Church, Whichford fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford'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 £2,565. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,750 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Michael'S Church, Whichford reported income of £9,801 and spending of £2,565.


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