# The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 297272 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/297272)
- Latest income: £8,819; spending £677
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Norfolk
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-nicholas-church-blakeney

To help improve, maintain, repair, renew and preserve the fabric, fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment of the Church (St Nicholas Blakeney) and the churchyard for the benifit of the Public.To help maintain and develop the music and other aspects of worship and the life of the Church.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £8,819 | £677 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,136 | £3,126 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,049 | £670 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £5,873 | £6,230 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,111 | £4,337 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1}to improve,maintain,repair,renew & preserve the fabric fixtures,fittings,furniture & equipment of the church & the churchyard of st Nicholas'church,Blakeney,for the benefit of the public.2}to maintain & develop the music & other aspect of worship & the life of the church.

## What it funds

The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney reported income of £8,819 and spending of £677. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £15k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney 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 Nicholas' Church, Blakeney open for applications now?

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

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

### Does The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney'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 £677. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,008 a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney reported income of £8,819 and spending of £677.


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