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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 278948
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Friends of St Nicholas is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 278948. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey. The register describes its activities as: “"The Friends of St Nicholas" was formed to collect funds for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Nicholas, Godstone.” Its charitable objects are: “The maintenance, repair, improvement, restoration, reconstruction and renovation of the parish church of st Nicholas godstone, its furniture, ornaments, fabric, organ and churchyard and all items covered by the architect's quinquennial inspection of the church, premiums for insurance of all such items and heating…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £19k and spending of £15.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£19k
Latest spending
£15.8k
- What it funds
- Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £19k | £15.8k |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £16.2k | £10.1k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £14.2k | £9,107 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £15.4k | £9,840 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £14.2k | £8,703 |
Charitable objects
The maintenance, repair, improvement, restoration, reconstruction and renovation of the parish church of st Nicholas godstone, its furniture, ornaments, fabric, organ and churchyard and all items covered by the architect's quinquennial inspection of the church, premiums for insurance of all such items and heating necessary for the maintenance of the fabric and the organ.
Where it operates
Surrey
- Trustees
- 7
What Friends of St Nicholas funds
Friends of St Nicholas is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £53.5k in total.
How to apply to Friends of St Nicholas
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St Nicholas 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 about Friends of St Nicholas
Is Friends of St Nicholas open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of St Nicholas 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 Nicholas fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey.
Does Friends of St Nicholas give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of St Nicholas makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of St Nicholas give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of St Nicholas'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 £15.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.7k a year.
How large is Friends of St Nicholas?
In its latest reported year Friends of St Nicholas reported income of £19k and spending of £15.8k.
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