UK funding workspaceFriends of Canterbury Museums grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1163493
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Friends of Canterbury Museums is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1163493. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “Provide support and grants for Museums and Archive Offices in and for Canterbury.” Its charitable objects are: “The education of the public by the promotion, assistance and improvement of the beaney art museum & gallery (formerly the Royal museum) Canterbury, of its branch Museums in Canterbury and also of the archives offices established from time to time in or for Canterbury.” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £128 and spending of £600.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£128
Latest spending
£600
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £128 | £600 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £139 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £127 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £101 | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £117 | £5,621 |
Charitable objects
The education of the public by the promotion, assistance and improvement of the beaney art museum & gallery (formerly the Royal museum) Canterbury, of its branch Museums in Canterbury and also of the archives offices established from time to time in or for Canterbury.
Where it operates
Kent
- Trustees
- 2
What Friends of Canterbury Museums funds
Friends of Canterbury Museums 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 and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £6,221 in total.
How to apply to Friends of Canterbury Museums
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Canterbury Museums in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 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 Friends of Canterbury Museums
Is Friends of Canterbury Museums open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Canterbury Museums is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Canterbury Museums fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does Friends of Canterbury Museums give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Canterbury Museums makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Canterbury Museums give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Canterbury Museums's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £600. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,244 a year.
How large is Friends of Canterbury Museums?
In its latest reported year Friends of Canterbury Museums reported income of £128 and spending of £600.
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