# Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 502169 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/502169)
- Website: https://www.muchwenlockchurch.co.uk
- Latest income: £5,051; spending £1,811
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Other names: Old School House, Homer (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/much-wenlock-ecclesiastical-charity

grants made in collaboration with Much Wenlock PCC for Church of England purposes in the Parish of Much Wenlock

## 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 | £5,051 | £1,811 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.1k | £6,238 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.5k | £1,017 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £10.1k | £1,092 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,130 | £96 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Much Wenlock Ecclesiastical Charity reported income of £5,051 and spending of £1,811. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

### 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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