# John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 268244 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/268244)
- Latest income: £663; spending £0
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-bates-charity-otherwise-church-lands

the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Brightling, inclusive of tower and steeple, but exclusive of the chancel

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands 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. In its latest reported year John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands reported income of £663 and spending of £0.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands?

In its latest reported year John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands reported income of £663 and spending of £0.


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