# Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214608 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214608)
- Latest income: £6,250; spending £6,133
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/audrey-georgina-kirby-charitable-trust

advancement of the education of the public by fostering an interest in the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, design, architecture and crafts particularly in the Lytham St Annes area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £6,250 | £6,133 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To further exclusively charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales but in particular for the advancement of the education of the public by fostering an interest in the arts of painting, drawing, sculpture, design, architecture and crafts and to bring together all those who are interested in these arts and crafts particularly in the lytham st. Annes area.

## What it funds

Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust reported income of £6,250 and spending of £6,133.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire.

### Does Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £6,133.

### How large is Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Audrey Georgina Kirby Charitable Trust reported income of £6,250 and spending of £6,133.


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