# Art Friends Merseyside

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1191813 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1191813)
- Website: https://www.artfriendsmerseyside.org
- Latest income: £31.1k; spending £31.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/art-friends-merseyside

The Charity's objects are to help in the advancement of education in (and appreciation of) the subjects of art, culture and heritage by organising lectures, workshops, tours and other events at museums, galleries, historic buildings and sites. We also make grants to projects, museums or galleries that promote the arts, culture and heritage in the Merseyside area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Art Friends Merseyside is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Art Friends Merseyside reported income of £31.1k and spending of £31.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Art Friends Merseyside in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (artfriendsmerseyside.org) 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 Art Friends Merseyside open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Art Friends Merseyside is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Art Friends Merseyside give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Art Friends Merseyside makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Art Friends Merseyside?

In its latest reported year Art Friends Merseyside reported income of £31.1k and spending of £31.9k.


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