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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 518045
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Friends of Fairfax House is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 518045. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of York. The register describes its activities as: “Financial support of exhbitions, clock maintainance & relevant publications etc at Fairfax HouseTalks & outings for members.” Its charitable objects are: “(a) The education of public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Fairfax House through the activities of a group of Friends; and (b) To educate the public and stimulate public interest in history and architecture generally and in particular within the county of north yorkshire.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £5,296 and spending of £12.3k.
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Latest income
£5,296
Latest spending
£12.3k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,296 | £12.3k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12.3k | £12.3k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,545 | £2,734 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,972 | £12.8k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,457 | £2,181 |
Charitable objects
(a) The education of public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Fairfax House through the activities of a group of Friends; and (b) To educate the public and stimulate public interest in history and architecture generally and in particular within the county of north yorkshire.
Where it operates
City of York
- Trustees
- 8
What Friends of Fairfax House funds
Friends of Fairfax House 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 and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £42.4k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Fairfax House
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Fairfax House in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (fairfaxhouse.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 Friends of Fairfax House
Is Friends of Fairfax House open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Fairfax House is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Fairfax House fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of York.
Does Friends of Fairfax House give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Fairfax House makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Fairfax House give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Fairfax House's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £12.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,479 a year.
How large is Friends of Fairfax House?
In its latest reported year Friends of Fairfax House reported income of £5,296 and spending of £12.3k.
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