# Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 229837 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/229837)
- Website: https://www.gainsborougholdhall.co.uk
- Latest income: £4,079; spending £4,475
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Doncaster, Sheffield City, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire
- Other names: Friends of the Old Hall (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-gainsborough-old-hall-association

GUIDING VOLUNTEERSFRIENDS GARDENING GROUPANNUAL TRIP & FIELD TRIPSORGANISES HERITAGE HOLIDAYSPUBLICATIONS & MERCHANDISEFIRST TUESDAY LECTURE PROGRAMMES SUNDERLAND LECTURESMARKETING TO PROMOTE THE OLD HALLCONCERTSOUTREACH POGRAMMEEXHIBITIONS

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £4,079 | £4,475 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £4,475 | £4,475 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £22.9k | £22.9k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £4,025 | £4,025 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £2,095 | £7,095 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To preserve and maintain the 15th century manor house known as the old hall, and promote its use for social, educational and cultural activities for the public benefit

## What it funds

Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association reported income of £4,079 and spending of £4,475. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £43k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Doncaster, Sheffield City, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (gainsborougholdhall.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 Gainsborough Old Hall Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Doncaster, Sheffield City, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire.

### Does Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £4,475. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,602 a year.

### How large is Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association?

In its latest reported year Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall Association reported income of £4,079 and spending of £4,475.


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