# Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1063713 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1063713)
- Website: https://www.forerunner.org.uk
- Latest income: £20k; spending £15k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/orthodox-fellowship-of-st-john-baptist

Promotes unity amongst Orthodox Christians and provides study and fellowship opportunities through provision of residential and day conferences. The publication of: an occasional journal Forerunner; an Orthodox liturgical calendar with daily scripture readings and commemorations; and a directory of Orthodox clergy and parishes in the UK and Ireland. The conduct of pilgrimage and youth activities.

## 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 | £20k | £15k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £16.6k | £19.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £24.2k | £23.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,572 | £7,551 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £12.4k | £10.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> By such means as are charitable to promote the Orthodox Christian faith

## What it funds

Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist reported income of £20k and spending of £15k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £75.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (forerunner.org.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 Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist give each year?

The register does not break out Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist'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 £15k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15k a year.

### How large is Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist?

In its latest reported year Orthodox Fellowship of St John the Baptist reported income of £20k and spending of £15k.


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