# Kent Orthodox Monastery

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212021 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212021)
- Company number: 14462151
- Website: https://kentmonastery.co.uk
- Latest income: £24.5k; spending £1,599
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Romania
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kent-orthodox-monastery

Kent Orthodox Monastery advances the Orthodox Christian faith by establishing a Romanian Orthodox monastery in the UK. It provides public worship, religious education, pastoral support, cultural activities, and community outreach. The charity promotes wellbeing, social integration, relief of hardship, and Romanian culture, while welcoming people of all backgrounds.

## 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 Nov 2025 | £24.5k | £1,599 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The following objects are for the public benefit:to advance the Christian Orthodox religion by establishing a romanian Orthodox Monastery in the United Kingdom with accommodation and relevant annexes for the purpose of advancing the Orthodox Christian faith in particular, but not exclusively, for the romanian community in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto in the romanian Orthodox of western and southern Europe archdiocese of western Europe and to provide the means for the education in the spirit of the Orthodox Christian values in nurseries and primary schools by such means as the trustees may consider appropriate including by means of establishing and operating any educational establishment or establishments;to advance romanian art, culture and heritage in the UK by developing strong ties between UK and romanian cultures; andthe relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affected.

## What it funds

Kent Orthodox Monastery is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Kent Orthodox Monastery reported income of £24.5k and spending of £1,599.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kent Orthodox Monastery in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (kentmonastery.co.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.

## Questions

### Is Kent Orthodox Monastery open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Kent Orthodox Monastery is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Kent Orthodox Monastery fund?

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

### Does Kent Orthodox Monastery give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Kent Orthodox Monastery makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Kent Orthodox Monastery give each year?

The register does not break out Kent Orthodox Monastery's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2025 was £1,599.

### How large is Kent Orthodox Monastery?

In its latest reported year Kent Orthodox Monastery reported income of £24.5k and spending of £1,599.


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