# The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185707 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185707)
- Website: https://www.theascensionwoolston.co.uk
- Latest income: £70.1k; spending £90.3k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parochial-church-council-of-ecclesiastical-parish-of-birchwood-and-woolston

The PCC of the Parish of Birchwood and Woolston, have the responsibility, of cooperating with the Vicar of the Parish or visiting clergy whilst in an Interregnum, of promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Full details of current activities are included in our Annual Report.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston reported income of £70.1k and spending of £90.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (theascensionwoolston.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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston?

In its latest reported year The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Birchwood and Woolston reported income of £70.1k and spending of £90.3k.


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