# Friends of Benson Library

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1176595 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1176595)
- Website: https://friendsofbensonlibrary.co.uk
- Latest income: £9,126; spending £10.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-benson-library

THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Benson Library is registered under general charitable purposes; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of Benson Library reported income of £9,126 and spending of £10.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Benson Library in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (friendsofbensonlibrary.co.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 Friends of Benson Library open for applications now?

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

### Does Friends of Benson Library give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Benson Library makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Friends of Benson Library?

In its latest reported year Friends of Benson Library reported income of £9,126 and spending of £10.6k.


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