The Friends of the Grand grants and how to apply

Trust / foundation · Charity no. 514538

The Friends of the Grand is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 514538. The register describes its activities as: “The Friends of the Grand support the Blackpool Grand Theatre in different ways. They raise funds from subscriptions and social events to finance projects, primarily aimed at enhancing the comfort of our patrons. Over the last 30 years the Friends have contributed in excess of ?1million towards projects including the…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £12.8k and spending of £13k.

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Original sources

https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/friends https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/514538

About this funder

From the charity register and the funder's published information.

Latest income

£12.8k

Latest spending

£13k

What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
How it gives: Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesActs as an umbrella or resource body

What The Friends of the Grand funds

The Friends of the Grand is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body.

How to apply to The Friends of the Grand

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Grand in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (blackpoolgrand.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 Grand

Is The Friends of the Grand open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Grand is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

Does The Friends of the Grand give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Grand makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

How large is The Friends of the Grand?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Grand reported income of £12.8k and spending of £13k.

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