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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1189117
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The Friends of the Doncaster Museums is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1189117. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Doncaster. The register describes its activities as: “Raises funds to support the acquisition, preservation and display of objects for the Doncaster Museums, art gallery, archives and local history library, and the educational activities of their staff. Organises a programme of educational talks about the museums, their collections and the history of Doncaster. Supports…” Its charitable objects are: “The object of the CIO is to advance the education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving the Doncaster Museums, art gallery, archives and local studies library and local history and heritage organisations, through the activity of a group of Friends which will: a) support preservation…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £4,042 and spending of £5,063.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,042
Latest spending
£5,063
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,042 | £5,063 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £9,565 | £14.8k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £15.3k | £9,394 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,798 | £4,452 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £6,628 | £5,889 |
Charitable objects
The object of the CIO is to advance the education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving the Doncaster Museums, art gallery, archives and local studies library and local history and heritage organisations, through the activity of a group of Friends which will: a) support preservation, presentation and development of the collections of said organisations in co-operation with their management, staff and trustees; b) promote awareness of and stimulate interest in the arts, history and heritage within Doncaster and the surrounding area. C) support research into the history of Doncaster and the surrounding area, the useful results of which will be published.
Where it operates
Doncaster
- Trustees
- 8
What The Friends of the Doncaster Museums funds
The Friends of the Doncaster Museums 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 other finance, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £39.6k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of the Doncaster Museums
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Doncaster Museums in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thefriendsofdoncastermuseums.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 about The Friends of the Doncaster Museums
Is The Friends of the Doncaster Museums open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Doncaster Museums is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Friends of the Doncaster Museums fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Doncaster.
Does The Friends of the Doncaster Museums give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Doncaster Museums makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of the Doncaster Museums give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of the Doncaster Museums's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,063. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,918 a year.
How large is The Friends of the Doncaster Museums?
In its latest reported year The Friends of the Doncaster Museums reported income of £4,042 and spending of £5,063.
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