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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 510912
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The Arts Society York is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 510912. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of York and North Yorkshire. The register describes its activities as: “For the promotion and advancement of education of the public, through the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts.” Its charitable objects are: “Promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public through the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine Arts; and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national heritage for the benefit of the public.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £18.8k and spending of £15.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£18.8k
Latest spending
£15.1k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £18.8k | £15.1k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £21.8k | £26.5k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £23.9k | £24.1k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.4k | £22.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £16.8k | £14.9k |
Charitable objects
Promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public through the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine Arts; and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national heritage for the benefit of the public.
Where it operates
City of York, North Yorkshire
- Formerly
- York Decorative and Fine Arts Society
- Trustees
- 7
What The Arts Society York funds
The Arts Society York is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £103k in total.
How to apply to The Arts Society York
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Arts Society York in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (theartssocietyyork.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 York
Is The Arts Society York open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Arts Society York 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 York fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of York and North Yorkshire.
Does The Arts Society York give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Arts Society York makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Arts Society York give each year?
The register does not break out The Arts Society York's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £15.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.7k a year.
How large is The Arts Society York?
In its latest reported year The Arts Society York reported income of £18.8k and spending of £15.1k.
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