# St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197248 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197248)
- Latest income: £567; spending £2,871
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout Wales
- Other names: St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff (Sjoc-Cardiff) (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-john-orthodox-church-cardiff

To advance the Christian faith in Cardiff and surrounding areas for the benefit of thewider community in accordance with the beliefs, doctrine and practices of theEthiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2025 | £567 | £2,871 | not filed |
| 4 Apr 2024 | £4,969 | £1,700 | not filed |
| 4 Apr 2023 | £12.4k | £2,200 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the st John Orthodox church are:(1) To advance the Christian faith in Cardiff and surrounding areas for the benefit of the wider community in accordance with the beliefs, doctrine and practices of the ethiopian Orthodox tewahedo church.(2) To advance education and other charitable purpose mainly but not exclusively, through the holding of services and meetings, raising awareness of religious beliefs and practices, religious education, outreach and pastoral care.

## What it funds

St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff reported income of £567 and spending of £2,871. Over its last 3 reported years, to 4 Apr 2025, it spent £6,771 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff in its sources (last checked 4 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 St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff fund?

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

### Does St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff give each year?

The register does not break out St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 4 Apr 2025 was £2,871. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £2,257 a year.

### How large is St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff?

In its latest reported year St John Orthodox Church, Cardiff reported income of £567 and spending of £2,871.


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