# The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1164732 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1164732)
- Latest income: £33.3k; spending £35.3k
- 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, Provides services
- Area of operation: Kirklees
- Other names: St John's Pcc, Birkby (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parochial-church-council-of-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-john-birkby

A place of worship & have regular services on Sunday & Weds mornings. We have various groups related to church eg Bible Study, Youth Group, Whist Group etc

## 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 | £33.3k | £35.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £23.9k | £24.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £22.3k | £20.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £27.9k | £25.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £43k | £53.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promoting in the Ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church.

## What it funds

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby 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, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby reported income of £33.3k and spending of £35.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £160k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby 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 St John, Birkby 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 St John, Birkby 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 St John, Birkby fund?

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

### Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby give each year?

The register does not break out The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby'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 £35.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £32k a year.

### How large is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby?

In its latest reported year The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Birkby reported income of £33.3k and spending of £35.3k.


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