# Mar Thoma Congregation, Taunton

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1215858 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1215858)
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cornwall, Devon, North Somerset, Plymouth City, Somerset, Torbay
- Trustees: 16
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mar-thoma-congregation-taunton

To advance the Christian religion in accordance with tradition, faith and practices of theMalankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church throughout the West Countrythrough worship services, prayer meetings, public celebrations of Christian religious festivals,pastoral care, conferences and retreats for the members of the charity and enlighten others about theChristian faith based on Biblical teachings.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion in accordance with the traditions of the mar Thoma syrian church of malabar in Taunton, Somerset and throughout the west country through the holding of prayer meetings, worship services, public celebrations of religious festivals, outreach and pastoral care and meetings and conferences in order to enlighten others about the Christian faith based on biblical teaching.

## What it funds

Mar Thoma Congregation, Taunton is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall, Devon, North Somerset, Plymouth City and Somerset and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mar Thoma Congregation, Taunton in its sources (last checked 4 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.

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