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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1111584
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Bedford Mayor's Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1111584. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “To assist cultural activities in Bedford and also charitable institutions in the United Kingdom as the Mayor may from time to time appoint.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to applythem for the following objects:(a) To develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and(b)practice of the arts and music in the community within the borough of Bedford in such ways as may be thought fit including facilitating events and the…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £13.1k and spending of £3,319.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£13.1k
Latest spending
£3,319
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £13.1k | £3,319 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £226 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £726 | £1,502 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £720 | £1,502 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £20 | £3,000 |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to applythem for the following objects:(a) To develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and(b)practice of the arts and music in the community within the borough of Bedford in such ways as may be thought fit including facilitating events and the giving of donations and grants to voluntary and other not-for-profit groups who carry out this function;to further such exclusively charitable objects as the mayor mayfrom time to time by writing appoint
Where it operates
Bedford
- Trustees
- 3
What Bedford Mayor's Charity funds
Bedford Mayor's Charity 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £9,323 in total.
How to apply to Bedford Mayor's Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bedford Mayor's Charity 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 about Bedford Mayor's Charity
Is Bedford Mayor's Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bedford Mayor's Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Bedford Mayor's Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bedford.
Does Bedford Mayor's Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bedford Mayor's Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Bedford Mayor's Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Bedford Mayor's Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £3,319. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,865 a year.
How large is Bedford Mayor's Charity?
In its latest reported year Bedford Mayor's Charity reported income of £13.1k and spending of £3,319.
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