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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1167531
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The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1167531. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset and Bournemouth. The register describes its activities as: “To promote and advance the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts.” Its charitable objects are: “As a charity and member society of the national association of decorative and fine Arts societies (nadfas), the society shall have as the objects the promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study the decorative and fine Arts; the conservation and preservation of…” In the year to 30 Apr 2026 it reported income of £6,127 and spending of £7,135.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,127
Latest spending
£7,135
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £6,127 | £7,135 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £6,232 | £7,045 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £7,995 | £7,811 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £5,443 | £7,268 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £5,581 | £6,315 |
Charitable objects
As a charity and member society of the national association of decorative and fine Arts societies (nadfas), the society shall have as the objects the promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study the decorative and fine Arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; and the advancement of the Arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the decorative and fine Arts.
Where it operates
Dorset, Bournemouth
- Also known as
- Beddfas
- Formerly
- Bournemouth & East Dorset Decorative and Fine Arts Society
- Trustees
- 2
What The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset funds
The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £35.6k in total.
How to apply to The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (beddfas.org.uk) 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 Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset
Is The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset and Bournemouth.
Does The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset give each year?
The register does not break out The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £7,135. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,115 a year.
How large is The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset?
In its latest reported year The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset reported income of £6,127 and spending of £7,135.
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