# Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski'

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1116900 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1116900)
- Company number: 05679924
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Bulgaria, Ireland
- Other names: Bulgarian Orthodox Church Parish 'St. John of Rila' (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/patriarchate-of-bulgaria-bulgarian-orthodox-church-st-ioan-rilski

ÔÇ£To advance the Christian Religion for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines of the orthodox faith through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures [public celebration of religious festivals] producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the Christian religion.ÔÇØ

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 18 Oct 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 18 Oct 2022 | £629 | £2,104 | not filed |
| 18 Oct 2021 | £2,704 | £450 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines of the Orthodox faith through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures (public celebration of religious festivals) producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the Christian religion.

## What it funds

Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and human rights / equality / diversity for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 18 Oct 2024, it spent £2,554 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Bulgaria and Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' 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 Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Bulgaria and Ireland.

### Does Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' give each year?

The register does not break out Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski''s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 18 Oct 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £639 a year.

### How large is Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski'?

In its latest reported year Patriarchate of Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church 'St Ioan Rilski' reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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