# South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 267796 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/267796)
- Latest income: £6,326; spending £16.5k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/south-east-area-association-of-congregational-federation

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT TO OTHER CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION CHURCHES WITHIN THE AREA

## 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 | £6,326 | £16.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,569 | £5,903 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,135 | £21k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,492 | £3,518 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,670 | £3,724 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian faith in the Area comprising the local government administrative areas of greater London and the counties of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

## What it funds

South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation reported income of £6,326 and spending of £16.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £50.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire and Hertfordshire and 4 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation 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 South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire and Hertfordshire and 4 more areas.

### Does South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation give each year?

The register does not break out South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation'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 £16.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.1k a year.

### How large is South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation?

In its latest reported year South East Area Association of the Congregational Federation reported income of £6,326 and spending of £16.5k.


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