# Northen Unitarian Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 226104 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/226104)
- Latest income: £3,192; spending £2,229
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Durham, North Yorkshire, Northumberland
- Other names: Northern Unitarian Association (working); Northumberland and Durham Unitarian Christian Association (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northen-unitarian-association

The Association exists to join together Unitarian churches and fellowships and individual Unitarians in the north of England; to encourage the spreading of Unitarian beliefs; and to grant aid to churches. The Association collects income from investments, Trust funds, individual subscribers and donations and distributes it to churches and fellowships within the region and to other Unitarian causes.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £3,192 | £2,229 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,950 | £3,054 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,855 | £2,946 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,688 | £2,340 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,860 | £2,648 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. Spreading of Unitarian Christianity. 2. Joining of churches in fellowship. 3. Financial aid to necessitous churches.

## What it funds

Northen Unitarian Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Northen Unitarian Association reported income of £3,192 and spending of £2,229. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £13.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham, North Yorkshire and Northumberland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Northen Unitarian Association 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 Northen Unitarian Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Northen Unitarian Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham, North Yorkshire and Northumberland.

### Does Northen Unitarian Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Northen Unitarian Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Northen Unitarian Association give each year?

The register does not break out Northen Unitarian Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £2,229. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,643 a year.

### How large is Northen Unitarian Association?

In its latest reported year Northen Unitarian Association reported income of £3,192 and spending of £2,229.


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