# The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159264 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159264)
- Website: https://www.friendsofstmildredstenterden.com
- Latest income: £16.6k; spending £8,777
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Fosm (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-mildreds-tenterden-kent

The Friends of St.Mildred's was created in April 2014 to assist in the vital task of maintaining the fabric of Tenterden's ancient Grade 1 listed church.The activities have included appealing for donations and providing fund raising performances and events in the church and the local area.Funding for repairs to the church building has been provided.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £16.6k | £8,777 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £10.9k | £13k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £46.8k | £32.5k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £22k | £6,085 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £31.2k | £5,956 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects ("the objects") area)to advance the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the grade 1 listed building the parish church of st mildred, Tenterden in the diocese of canterbury (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.b)in furtherance of the said objects but not otherwise the charity may:(i)make grants or gifts of other property to the clergy, churchwardens and parochial church council of the parish of st mildred Tenterden exclusively for the purpose of the said objects, and generally assist those responsible for the care and maintenance of the church.(ii)arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures and classes and concerts and recitals and events.(iii)collect and disseminate information on all matters affecting the objects. Cause to be written and printed or otherwise circulated, gratuitously or otherwise, such papers, books, periodicals, pamphlets or other documentation or films, websites or recorded tapes (whether audio or visual or both) as shall further the objects.(iv)raise funds by any lawful means and through any lawful activity and invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions.(v)invest the monies of the charity not immediately required for the said objects…

## What it funds

The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent reported income of £16.6k and spending of £8,777. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £66.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofstmildredstenterden.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 The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent open for applications now?

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

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

### Does The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £8,777. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.3k a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Mildred'S, Tenterden Kent reported income of £16.6k and spending of £8,777.


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