# The Arts Society Ely

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1103566 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1103566)
- Website: https://www.theartssocietyely.org.uk
- Latest income: £7,180; spending £7,936
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arts-society-ely

Each year we organize a programme of events, which includes monthly lectures on a wide range of decorative and fine art topics based on consultation with Members, Special Interest Days with 2 lectures and visits to places of interest or exhibitions. We primarily cover the East Cambridgeshire area and our lectures are held in Ely. Our Membership is open to adults of all ages from any area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Arts Society Ely is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Arts Society Ely reported income of £7,180 and spending of £7,936.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Arts Society Ely in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (theartssocietyely.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 Ely open for applications now?

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

### Does The Arts Society Ely give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Arts Society Ely makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Arts Society Ely?

In its latest reported year The Arts Society Ely reported income of £7,180 and spending of £7,936.


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