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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1091240
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The Southern Unitarian Association is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1091240. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Wiltshire and 6 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “The diffusion of Unitarian principles and the support of member congregations in their work in the community through regular meetings, social events and such other joint activities as may from time to time be decided.” Its charitable objects are: “The promotion of religion, among or on behalf of those congregations who shall be members of the association for the time being, in accordance with the principles of the general assembly of Unitarian and free Christian churches, as stated in the handbook which is issued periodically to member congregations.” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £17.8k and spending of £13.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.8k
Latest spending
£13.7k
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £17.8k | £13.7k |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £17.7k | £21.8k |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £15k | £19k |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £12.9k | £16.1k |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £12.4k | £6,005 |
Charitable objects
The promotion of religion, among or on behalf of those congregations who shall be members of the association for the time being, in accordance with the principles of the general assembly of Unitarian and free Christian churches, as stated in the handbook which is issued periodically to member congregations.
Where it operates
Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton City, Portsmouth City, Guernsey, Jersey
- Trustees
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What The Southern Unitarian Association funds
The Southern Unitarian Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £76.6k in total.
How to apply to The Southern Unitarian Association
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Southern Unitarian Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (southernunitarianassociation.blogspot.com) 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 about The Southern Unitarian Association
Is The Southern Unitarian Association open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Southern Unitarian Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Southern Unitarian Association fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Wiltshire and 6 more areas.
Does The Southern Unitarian Association give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Southern Unitarian Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Southern Unitarian Association give each year?
The register does not break out The Southern Unitarian Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £13.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.3k a year.
How large is The Southern Unitarian Association?
In its latest reported year The Southern Unitarian Association reported income of £17.8k and spending of £13.7k.
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