# Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1158495 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1158495)
- Company number: 08760995
- Website: https://mbndtrust.org
- Latest income: £18.5k; spending £2,268
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/barnstaple-and-north-devon-museum-development-trust

Supporting the development and enhancement of the Museum and its collections through fundraising activities and associated Friends group.

## 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 Dec 2024 | £18.5k | £2,268 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,505 | £1,419 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £15.1k | £10.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,389 | £2,162 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i)to advance the education of the public by supporting the building, establishment,Development and maintenance of museums, galleries and archives of artefacts, art, specimens, documents and other associated material in Barnstaple, including the collection, storage, research and conservation of all such material; and(ii) to advance the education of the public (in particular but without limitation to those living within the North Devon area and those geographic, ethnic and disabled communities who do not traditionally attend museums and galleries) in particular (but not limited to) by providing support to the provision and improvement of the facilities, collections, exhibitions, formal and informal learning opportunities, public events and other educational acitivities, including in digital form, available to the public at the museums, galleries and archives in Barnstaple and within the communities of North Devon and across the internet.

## What it funds

Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust 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 other finance. In its latest reported year Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust reported income of £18.5k and spending of £2,268. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £16k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (mbndtrust.org) 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 Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust fund?

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

### Does Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust'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 2024 was £2,268. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £4,002 a year.

### How large is Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust?

In its latest reported year Barnstaple and North Devon Museum Development Trust reported income of £18.5k and spending of £2,268.


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