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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1078395
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The Friends of Mere Museum is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1078395. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire. The register describes its activities as: “Promotion of Mere Museum through activities and fund raising.” Its charitable objects are: “The education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Mere Museum in co-operation with the Mere Museum committee, the curator and his assistants.” In the year to 30 Sept 2026 it reported income of £3,458 and spending of £3,452.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,458
Latest spending
£3,452
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2026 | £3,458 | £3,452 |
| 30 Sept 2025 | £2,792 | £2,076 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £2,786 | £2,190 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £3,413 | £2,628 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £3,008 | £5,354 |
Charitable objects
The education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Mere Museum in co-operation with the Mere Museum committee, the curator and his assistants.
Where it operates
Wiltshire
- Trustees
- 3
What The Friends of Mere Museum funds
The Friends of Mere Museum is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2026, it spent £15.7k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of Mere Museum
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Mere Museum in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (meremuseum.org) 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 Mere Museum
Is The Friends of Mere Museum open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Mere Museum 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 Mere Museum fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.
Does The Friends of Mere Museum give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Mere Museum makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of Mere Museum give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of Mere Museum's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2026 was £3,452. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,140 a year.
How large is The Friends of Mere Museum?
In its latest reported year The Friends of Mere Museum reported income of £3,458 and spending of £3,452.
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