# Friends of Malmesbury Abbey

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 275203 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/275203)
- Website: https://friendsofmalmesburyabbey.org.uk
- Latest income: £9,177; spending £13.7k
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Other names: Foma (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-malmesbury-abbey

To promote the restoration upkeep and improvement of the fabric of Malmesbury Abbey its furniture ornaments and contents adding to them from time to time. Generally to assist Malmesbury Abbey in any way the Association shall from time to time decide for the enhancement of the Abbey and its contents for the improvement and beautification of the buildings or the services conducted therein or thereby

## 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 Dec 2025 | £9,177 | £13.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,060 | £3,105 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,219 | £7,155 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £31.5k | £418 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,060 | £15.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote restoration, upkeep and improvement of the fabric of Malmesbury Abbey, its furniture, ornaments and contents, adding to them from time to time. Generally to assist Malmesbury Abbey in any way the association shall, from time to time, decide for the enhancement of the Abbey and its contents, for the improvement and beautification of the building or the services conducted therein or thereby.

## What it funds

Friends of Malmesbury Abbey is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Malmesbury Abbey reported income of £9,177 and spending of £13.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £40.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Malmesbury Abbey in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofmalmesburyabbey.org.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 Malmesbury Abbey open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Malmesbury Abbey fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.

### Does Friends of Malmesbury Abbey give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Malmesbury Abbey give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Malmesbury Abbey'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 £13.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,023 a year.

### How large is Friends of Malmesbury Abbey?

In its latest reported year Friends of Malmesbury Abbey reported income of £9,177 and spending of £13.7k.


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