# The Society of Saint Willibrord

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 272832 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/272832)
- Latest income: £6,388; spending £9,853
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, Scotland
- Other names: Society of St Willibrord (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/society-of-saint-willibrord

To foster closer relationships between Anglicans and Old Catholics

## 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 2026 | £6,388 | £9,853 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,489 | £5,049 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,618 | £4,488 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,523 | £1,661 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,501 | £3,404 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the religious and other charitable work of the church of England by educating members of the church of England and others in history, theology and dogma of the old Catholic churches and of the churches of the Anglican communion.

## What it funds

The Society of Saint Willibrord 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 and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Society of Saint Willibrord reported income of £6,388 and spending of £9,853. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £24.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France and Germany and 4 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Society of Saint Willibrord 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 Saint Willibrord open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Society of Saint Willibrord 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 Saint Willibrord fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France and Germany and 4 more areas.

### Does The Society of Saint Willibrord give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Society of Saint Willibrord makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Society of Saint Willibrord give each year?

The register does not break out The Society of Saint Willibrord'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 2026 was £9,853. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,891 a year.

### How large is The Society of Saint Willibrord?

In its latest reported year The Society of Saint Willibrord reported income of £6,388 and spending of £9,853.


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