The Friends of the Beacon Museum grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 512083
The Friends of the Beacon Museum is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 512083. The register describes its activities as: “We have had a joiner install 'protectors' surrounding 2 valuable paintings to protect them from any wilful damage whilst on display in the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, Cumbria. We are members of BAFM and local History Groups and invite and pay for Lectures at The Beacon Museum.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £224 and spending of £92.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The Friends of the Beacon Museum funds
The Friends of the Beacon Museum is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
How to apply to The Friends of the Beacon Museum
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Beacon Museum 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 about The Friends of the Beacon Museum
Is The Friends of the Beacon Museum open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Beacon Museum is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Friends of the Beacon Museum give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Beacon Museum makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Friends of the Beacon Museum?
In its latest reported year The Friends of the Beacon Museum reported income of £224 and spending of £92.
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