# River Ministries (Norfolk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1160192 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1160192)
- Website: https://www.homechurchwatton.com
- Latest income: £23.1k; spending £21.8k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/river-ministries

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INCLUDING PASTORAL CARE, SOCIAL ACTION; CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES, CLUB FOR THE POOR, THE ELDERLY OR LONELY, VISITATION TO HOMES, OVERSEAS MISSIONS, WORKING TOGETHER WITH OTHER CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY BODIES, COUNSELLING, WOMEN'S MEETINGS, PROVIDING CHRISTIAN RESOURCES ONLINE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

## 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 | £23.1k | £21.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £22.6k | £29.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £24.3k | £35k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £23k | £21.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £11.6k | £12.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the church ("the objects") are for the benefit of the public:(a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees from time to time may think fit;(b) To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees from time to time think fit; and(c) To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church trustees from time to time may think fit.

## What it funds

River Ministries (Norfolk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year River Ministries (Norfolk) reported income of £23.1k and spending of £21.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £120k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from River Ministries (Norfolk) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (homechurchwatton.com) 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 River Ministries (Norfolk) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from River Ministries (Norfolk) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does River Ministries (Norfolk) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does River Ministries (Norfolk) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that River Ministries (Norfolk) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does River Ministries (Norfolk) give each year?

The register does not break out River Ministries (Norfolk)'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 £21.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £24k a year.

### How large is River Ministries (Norfolk)?

In its latest reported year River Ministries (Norfolk) reported income of £23.1k and spending of £21.8k.


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