# The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154078 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154078)
- Website: https://www.theartssocietysouthdevon.org.uk
- Latest income: £14.8k; spending £12.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Plymouth City
- Other names: South Devon Decorative & Fine Arts Society (previous); Sddfas (working); The Arts Society South Devon (previous); The Arts Society, Plymouth and South Devon (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arts-society-plymouth-and-south-devon

As a Member Society of the The Arts Society, the Society shall have as the objects the promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £14.8k | £12.9k | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £12.6k | £14.8k | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £13.9k | £15k | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £13.2k | £13.3k | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £6,017 | £7,997 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The society shall have as the objects the promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine Arts, and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public.

## What it funds

The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon reported income of £14.8k and spending of £12.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £64k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Plymouth City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (theartssocietysouthdevon.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 Plymouth & South Devon open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon 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 Plymouth & South Devon fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Plymouth City.

### Does The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon give each year?

The register does not break out The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £12.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.8k a year.

### How large is The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon?

In its latest reported year The Arts Society Plymouth & South Devon reported income of £14.8k and spending of £12.9k.


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