# The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1094566 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1094566)
- Website: https://fuam.leeds.ac.uk
- Latest income: £4,710; spending £8,989
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leeds City
- Other names: Fuam (working); Fuam (Leeds) (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-university-art-and-music

Making grants to support the public concert programme held under the auspices of the University of Leeds and the work of its art gallery.

## 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 | £4,710 | £8,989 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,052 | £3,768 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,594 | £3,890 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,490 | £1,256 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,396 | £8,650 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote, maintain, improve and advance public education, artistic taste in and appreciation of the art and Music provided by the University of Leeds by:(i) Purchasing or aiding in the purchase of works of art for the University art collection.(ii) providing financial support for the programme of concerts provided under the auspices of the University of Leeds; and(iii) such other activities consistent with the promotion of art and Music in the University of Leeds for the public as shall, from time to time, be approved by the trustees.

## What it funds

The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) reported income of £4,710 and spending of £8,989. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £26.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (fuam.leeds.ac.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 The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) 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 University Art and Music (Leeds) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

### Does The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds)'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 £8,989. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,311 a year.

### How large is The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds)?

In its latest reported year The Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) reported income of £4,710 and spending of £8,989.


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