# Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1045933 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1045933)
- Latest income: £17.9k; spending £14.9k
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 12
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-nicholas-church-ash

Fund raising charity events:Art Exhibition and SaleOpen GardensRace NightCarol SingingDance NightGames Nights

## 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 Jun 2026 | £17.9k | £14.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2025 | £14.7k | £3,782 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £13.5k | £27.2k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £14.4k | £1,621 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £9,007 | £1,459 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 2. Aims & Objects a) The Friends is established to beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric of the ParishChurch of St Nicholas Ash in the Diocese of Canterbury (hereinafter called "the Church") and to preserve and protect it as a place of worship. This includes the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and improvement of the land, building, fittings, fixtures, furnishings and contents of the Church, its Churchyard, its boundary, gates and fences.b) In furtherance of the said objects but not otherwise the Friends may:- i. Arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures, entertainment functions and classes. ii. Collect and disseminate information on all matters affecting the objects. iii. Cause to be written and printed or otherwise reproduced and circulated, gratuitously or otherwise, such papers, books, periodicals, pamphlets or other documents or films 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 persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions and otherwise. v. Make grants of money and gifts of other property to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Parish of St Nicholas Ash and generally assist those responsible for the care and maintenance of the Church in any manner as the Trustees shall from time to time determine.vi. Invest the monies of…

## What it funds

Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities 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 Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash reported income of £17.9k and spending of £14.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2026, it spent £48.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash 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 Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2026 was £14.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,786 a year.

### How large is Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash?

In its latest reported year Friends of St. Nicholas Church Ash reported income of £17.9k and spending of £14.9k.


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