# London Church Leaders

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1145750 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145750)
- Latest income: £250; spending £770
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: London Churches Group for Social Action (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-church-leaders

London Church Leaders is a co-ordinating and networking body for senior denominational and church leaders across the Greater London area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £250 | £770 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £39 | £371 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £125 | £1,082 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £900 | £1,799 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,460 | £6,631 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote any charitable purpose for the public benefit in London by bringing church Leaders in London together to support the work of the churches in furthering the object, particularly(i) The prevention and relief of poverty(ii) the conservation, protection, improvement of the physical and natural environment (ii) the promotion of religious and racial harmony(iv) the development of the capacity and skills of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities of London in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and participate more fully in society

## What it funds

London Church Leaders is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year London Church Leaders reported income of £250 and spending of £770. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from London Church Leaders in its sources (last checked 5 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 London Church Leaders open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from London Church Leaders is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does London Church Leaders fund?

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

### Does London Church Leaders give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that London Church Leaders makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does London Church Leaders give each year?

The register does not break out London Church Leaders's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £770. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,131 a year.

### How large is London Church Leaders?

In its latest reported year London Church Leaders reported income of £250 and spending of £770.


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