Friends Of St Nicholas

"The Friends of St Nicholas" was formed to collect funds for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Nicholas, Godstone.

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Activities & Mission

"The Friends of St Nicholas" was formed to collect funds for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Nicholas, Godstone.

Grants

Friends Of St Nicholas is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2026): £15,794; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: other defined groups
What it supports: the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£19,016

Latest Expenditure

£15,794

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 83.1%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2026	£19,016	£15,794	0 / 1
2025	£16,202	£10,068	0 / 0
2024	£14,166	£9,107	0 / 0
2023	£15,374	£9,840	0 / 0
2022	£14,193	£8,703	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of St Nicholas

What does Friends Of St Nicholas do?

"The Friends of St Nicholas" was formed to collect funds for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Nicholas, Godstone.

How much income did Friends Of St Nicholas report in 2026?

Friends Of St Nicholas reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of St Nicholas registered as a charity?

Friends Of St Nicholas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1979 as charity number 278948. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Friends Of St Nicholas?

Friends Of St Nicholas is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Charles Francis Barker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of St Nicholas operate?

Friends Of St Nicholas operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of St Nicholas a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of St Nicholas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278948.