# Costume and Textile Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197727 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197727)
- Website: http://www.ctacostume.org.uk/
- Latest income: £36.1k; spending £26.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/costume-and-textile-association

To advance the education of the public in the history and development of costumes and textiles and the history and development of the costume and textiles industries and trades in Norfolk and Norwich, in particular but not exclusively through:a) the provision of public events, talks, displays and activities which promote a greater understanding of the history and manufacture of costumes and te

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Costume and Textile Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Costume and Textile Association reported income of £36.1k and spending of £26.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Costume and Textile Association in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (ctacostume.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

### Is Costume and Textile Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Costume and Textile Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Costume and Textile Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Costume and Textile Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Costume and Textile Association?

In its latest reported year Costume and Textile Association reported income of £36.1k and spending of £26.3k.


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