Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1194900
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Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1194900. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “The CBS Charity will focus on encouraging and improving the craft and preserving the artistry of silversmithing. For the purposes of the Charity silversmithing is defined as the creation of wrought articles, typically in silver or its allied materials, not generally to be worn on the body. The CIO will run…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are to advance, maintain and develop art, craft, design and artisan skills relating primarily to silversmithing, for the public benefit, in particular through the fostering, promotion and expansion of the interest of the public in such art, craft, design and artisan skills.silversmithing is…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £20.4k and spending of £22.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.4k
Latest spending
£22.4k
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £20.4k | £22.4k |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £21.6k | £3,797 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £33.2k | £32k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £32.2k | £26.4k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are to advance, maintain and develop art, craft, design and artisan skills relating primarily to silversmithing, for the public benefit, in particular through the fostering, promotion and expansion of the interest of the public in such art, craft, design and artisan skills.silversmithing is defined as the creation of wrought articles, typically in silver or its allied materials, not generally to be worn on the body but instead articles of a sculptural or utilitarian nature which are predominately designed and created by hand or through mechanised techniques to create unique objects.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Also known as
- Cbs Charity
- Trustees
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What Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity funds
Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £84.6k in total.
How to apply to Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Contemporary British Silversmiths 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 Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity
Is Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity'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 £22.4k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £21.1k a year.
How large is Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity?
In its latest reported year Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity reported income of £20.4k and spending of £22.4k.
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