# The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1167531 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167531)
- Website: https://beddfas.org.uk
- Latest income: £6,127; spending £7,135
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Dorset, Bournemouth
- Other names: Bournemouth & East Dorset Decorative and Fine Arts Society (previous); Beddfas (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arts-society-bournemouth-and-east-dorset

To promote and advance the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts

## 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 Apr 2026 | £6,127 | £7,135 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £6,232 | £7,045 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £7,995 | £7,811 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £5,443 | £7,268 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £5,581 | £6,315 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Arts Society Bournemouth and East Dorset reported income of £6,127 and spending of £7,135. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £35.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset and Bournemouth.

## How to apply

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

### 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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