# The Arts Society South West London

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1195700 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195700)
- Website: https://www.theartssocietyswlondon.org.uk
- Latest income: £22.2k; spending £21.7k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Hammersmith and Fulham, Merton, Richmond Upon Thames, Wandsworth
- Other names: Tas Sw London (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arts-society-south-west-london

The Society promotes and advances the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts by holding lectures, and organising visits to places of artistic interest. It also makes grants to local organisations which educate the public about 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 Jun 2025 | £22.2k | £21.7k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £22.2k | £21.7k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £27.7k | £27.4k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £14k | £12.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> As a member society of the Arts society, the Arts society South West London shall have as its objects, for public benefit: (i)the promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine Arts. (ii)the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom & other countries. (iii)the advancement of the Arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the decorative and fine Arts.

## What it funds

The Arts Society South West London 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 organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Arts Society South West London reported income of £22.2k and spending of £21.7k. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £83.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hammersmith and Fulham, Merton, Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth.

## How to apply

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

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

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hammersmith and Fulham, Merton, Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth.

### Does The Arts Society South West London give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Arts Society South West London makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Arts Society South West London give each year?

The register does not break out The Arts Society South West London's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £21.7k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £20.9k a year.

### How large is The Arts Society South West London?

In its latest reported year The Arts Society South West London reported income of £22.2k and spending of £21.7k.


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