Friends of the Bodleian grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 280573
Friends of the Bodleian is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 280573. The register describes its activities as: “Acquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £5,036 and spending of £5,036.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Friends of the Bodleian funds
Friends of the Bodleian is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Friends of the Bodleian
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Bodleian in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bodleian.ox.ac.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 about Friends of the Bodleian
Is Friends of the Bodleian open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Bodleian is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Friends of the Bodleian give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Bodleian makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is Friends of the Bodleian?
In its latest reported year Friends of the Bodleian reported income of £5,036 and spending of £5,036.
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