# Old City Hall Christian Fellowship

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1194769 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194769)
- Latest income: £13.1k; spending £4,746
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-city-hall-christian-fellowship

Church servicesPrayer meetingsLadies coffee mornings once a monthMen's breakfast once a monthSpace available to the public for hire

## 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 | £13.1k | £4,746 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £30.2k | £6,024 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,761 | £14.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,092 | £2,309 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,853 | £1,237 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public of mersea island, Essex and neighbouring districts, through:(a) The provision of a building to hold worship services and events open to the public(b) Contributing to a better society by promoting social cohesion and social capital(c) Providing pastoral care, Christian education and social support

## What it funds

Old City Hall Christian Fellowship is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Old City Hall Christian Fellowship reported income of £13.1k and spending of £4,746. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £28.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old City Hall Christian Fellowship 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 Old City Hall Christian Fellowship open for applications now?

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

### Where does Old City Hall Christian Fellowship fund?

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

### Does Old City Hall Christian Fellowship give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Old City Hall Christian Fellowship makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Old City Hall Christian Fellowship give each year?

The register does not break out Old City Hall Christian Fellowship'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 £4,746. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,768 a year.

### How large is Old City Hall Christian Fellowship?

In its latest reported year Old City Hall Christian Fellowship reported income of £13.1k and spending of £4,746.


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