# The Society of Friends of Silton

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 800563 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/800563)
- Latest income: £11.5k; spending £4,777
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Other names: Friends of Silton (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/society-of-friends-of-silton

The objects of the Society are the preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric and curtilage of the Parish Church of S. Nicholas and the Village Hall in the Parish of Silton, Dorset, its organ and bells, and providing such furnishings furniture fittings and structures both interior, exterior and in the curtilage as may be considered appropriate by the Committee of the Society

## 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 May 2025 | £11.5k | £4,777 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £13.8k | £24k | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £15k | £11.4k | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £9,509 | £6,167 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £4,681 | £2,280 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric and curtilage of the parish church of st nicholas and the church hall in the parish of Silton in the county of Dorset, its organ and bells and providing such furnishings furniture and fittings and structures both interior and exterior and in the curtilage as may be considered appropriate by the commitee of the society.

## What it funds

The Society of Friends of Silton is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Society of Friends of Silton reported income of £11.5k and spending of £4,777. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £48.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Society of Friends of Silton 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 Society of Friends of Silton open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Society of Friends of Silton is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Society of Friends of Silton fund?

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

### Does The Society of Friends of Silton give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Society of Friends of Silton makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Society of Friends of Silton give each year?

The register does not break out The Society of Friends of Silton's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £4,777. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,731 a year.

### How large is The Society of Friends of Silton?

In its latest reported year The Society of Friends of Silton reported income of £11.5k and spending of £4,777.


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