# Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1211731 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1211731)
- Website: https://theartssociety.org/driffield~wolds
- Latest income: £9,548; spending £8,373
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Other names: The Arts Society Driffield Wolds (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/driffield-wolds-decorative-and-fine-arts-society

The promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the decorative and fine arts.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £9,548 | £8,373 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> As a member society of the Arts society (the Arts society is the operating name for the national association of Decorative and Fine Arts societies (nadfas), the society shall have as the objects: a) the promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the Decorative and Fine Arts; b) the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; c) the advancement of the Arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the Decorative and Fine Arts.

## What it funds

Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society reported income of £9,548 and spending of £8,373.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (theartssociety.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 Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire.

### Does Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society give each year?

The register does not break out Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £8,373.

### How large is Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society?

In its latest reported year Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society reported income of £9,548 and spending of £8,373.


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