# The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1098311 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098311)
- Latest income: £5,941; spending £5,653
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-thomas-plumes-library

The objects of the Friends are to advance the education of the public in Maldon and the surrounding areas by providing support and assistance to Thomas Plume's Library (Registered Charity number 1179957) through activities and projects and in such other ways as the Executive Committee may from time to time determine.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £5,941 | £5,653 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £9,390 | £12.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,299 | £4,958 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,833 | £3,869 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,053 | £13.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in maldon and surrounding areas by providing support and assistance to Thomas Plume's Library (registered charity number 310661)through activities and projects and in such other ways as the executive committee may form time to time determine

## What it funds

The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library reported income of £5,941 and spending of £5,653. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £40.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library 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 Thomas Plume'S Library fund?

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

### Does The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,653. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,155 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Thomas Plume'S Library reported income of £5,941 and spending of £5,653.


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