# Friends of the Bargello

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1166475 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1166475)
- Latest income: £41.8k; spending £56.9k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-bargello

The Friends of the Bargello has been created to raise funds to maintain, preserve and publicise the museum and its collections, aiming for the highest standards of quality in all its endeavours.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of the Bargello 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, provides other finance and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Friends of the Bargello reported income of £41.8k and spending of £56.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Bargello in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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

### Is Friends of the Bargello open for applications now?

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

### Does Friends of the Bargello give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Bargello makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Friends of the Bargello?

In its latest reported year Friends of the Bargello reported income of £41.8k and spending of £56.9k.


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