# The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1118783 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118783)
- Website: https://www.stnicholas-oxford.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Poland
- Other names: The Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas, Oxford (working)
- Trustees: 16
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/russian-orthodox-parish-of-st-nicholas-wonderworker

The Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker maintains a full schedule of Orthodox church services and pastoral care in Oxford and surrounds.In August 2021 it was resolved to transfer all assets of this charity to a new CIO no 1194371. All assets belonging to this charity are from that date held for the CIO absolutely. Registration is cintinued to allow for legacies 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 Aug 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £186k | £82.4k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £466k | £52.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Orthodox Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with teachings of the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic church, rooted in the holy tradition, and taught by the holy scriptures, the seven ecumenical councils and the local and provincial councils of the Orthodox church.

## What it funds

The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £135k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (stnicholas-oxford.org) 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 Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker fund?

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

### Does The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker give each year?

The register does not break out The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £27.1k a year.

### How large is The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker?

In its latest reported year The Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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