# Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 280467 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/280467)
- Website: https://www.cobham-luddesdowne.org
- Latest income: £5,644; spending £3,526
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: The Friends of Cobham Church (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/society-of-friends-of-parish-church-of-saint-mary-magdalene-cobham-in-county-of-

Religious activitiesEnvironment conservation heritage

## 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 Mar 2025 | £5,644 | £3,526 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,007 | £6,269 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,929 | £6,091 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,208 | £767 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,315 | £11.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian religion and, in particular, to assist the parochial church council of Cobham in the maintenance, restoration and repair of, and alteration to, the fabric of Cobham church and the upkeep of its precincts and churchyard.

## What it funds

Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent reported income of £5,644 and spending of £3,526. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £28.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (cobham-luddesdowne.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 Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent fund?

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

### Does Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent give each year?

The register does not break out Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £3,526. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,699 a year.

### How large is Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent?

In its latest reported year Society of Friends of the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Cobham, in the County of Kent reported income of £5,644 and spending of £3,526.


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