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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 502169
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Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 502169. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire. The register describes its activities as: “grants made in collaboration with Much Wenlock PCC for Church of England purposes in the Parish of Much Wenlock.” Its charitable objects are: “For charitable purposes in connection with the advancement of religion according to the doctrine of the church of England and for such other purposes connected with the parish of Much Wenlock as the trustees may think fit.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £5,051 and spending of £1,811.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,051
Latest spending
£1,811
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,051 | £1,811 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.1k | £6,238 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.5k | £1,017 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £10.1k | £1,092 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,130 | £96 |
Charitable objects
For charitable purposes in connection with the advancement of religion according to the doctrine of the church of England and for such other purposes connected with the parish of Much Wenlock as the trustees may think fit.
Where it operates
Shropshire
- Formerly
- Old School House, Homer
- Trustees
- 4
What Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity funds
Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.3k in total.
How to apply to Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (muchwenlockchurch.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 about Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity
Is Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire.
Does Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity'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 £1,811. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,051 a year.
How large is Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity?
In its latest reported year Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity reported income of £5,051 and spending of £1,811.
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