# The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1208284 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208284)
- Latest income: £18.7k; spending £19.2k
- 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
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: The Church of St John, Meshaw (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parochial-church-council-of-ecclesiastical-parish-of-meshaw

Meshaw Parish Church is a venue for acts of worship (Church of England), life events - Baptisms, Marriages and funerals, a community hub for social and fund raising events. The Parochial Church Council manages and oversees these 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 Dec 2025 | £18.7k | £19.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £103k | £175k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

## What it funds

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw 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 Meshaw reported income of £18.7k and spending of £19.2k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £194k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw 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 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw fund?

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

### Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw give each year?

The register does not break out The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw'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 £19.2k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £96.9k a year.

### How large is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw?

In its latest reported year The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meshaw reported income of £18.7k and spending of £19.2k.


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