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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1060638
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The Friends of Sherborne House is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1060638. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset and Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “Holds seminars, supports exhibitions and promotes educational activities related to its charitable aims.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance education of the public in the arts in Sherborne area by provision of exhibitions, public lectures, workshops, guided teaching and advance public education in heritage of Sherborne House, in particular of mural artist sir james thornhill and advancement of education in his work. (see gi for full details.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,620 and spending of £3,556.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,620
Latest spending
£3,556
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,620 | £3,556 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,879 | £36.7k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,093 | £27.1k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,935 | £874 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,539 | £316 |
Charitable objects
To advance education of the public in the arts in Sherborne area by provision of exhibitions, public lectures, workshops, guided teaching and advance public education in heritage of Sherborne House, in particular of mural artist sir james thornhill and advancement of education in his work. (see gi for full details.
Where it operates
Dorset, Somerset
- Trustees
- 7
What The Friends of Sherborne House funds
The Friends of Sherborne House is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage 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 31 Dec 2025, it spent £68.6k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of Sherborne House
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Sherborne House in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sherbornehousedorset.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 about The Friends of Sherborne House
Is The Friends of Sherborne House open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Sherborne House 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 Sherborne House fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset and Somerset.
Does The Friends of Sherborne House give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Sherborne House makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of Sherborne House give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of Sherborne 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 £3,556. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.7k a year.
How large is The Friends of Sherborne House?
In its latest reported year The Friends of Sherborne House reported income of £1,620 and spending of £3,556.
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