# The Southern Unitarian Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1091240 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1091240)
- Website: https://southernunitarianassociation.blogspot.com
- Latest income: £17.8k; spending £13.7k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton City, Portsmouth City, Guernsey, Jersey
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/southern-unitarian-association

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £17.8k | £13.7k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £17.7k | £21.8k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £15k | £19k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £12.9k | £16.1k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £12.4k | £6,005 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Southern Unitarian Association reported income of £17.8k and spending of £13.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £76.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Wiltshire and 6 more areas.

## How to apply

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

### 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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