# The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214831 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214831)
- Website: https://www.unitarian.org.uk
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Other names: The Unitarians (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/general-assembly-of-unitarian-and-free-christian-churches

In promoting the Object, the CIO may encourage and unite in fellowship bodies which uphold the religious liberty of their members, unconstrained by the imposition of creeds and affirm the liberal religious heritage and learn from the spiritual, cultural and intellectual insights of all humanity.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> To promote a Free and inquiring religion through the worship of God and the celebration of life; the service of humanity and respect for all creation; and the upholding of the liberal Christian tradition.

## What it funds

The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (unitarian.org.uk) 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.

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