UK grants and fundersThe Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1063250
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The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1063250. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “To educate the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement to the Vale & Downland Museum and Visitors Centre in conjunction with the management and staff. To raise money, and to further the charitable status of the museum.” Its charitable objects are: “The education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Vale and Downland Museum.” In the year to 30 Mar 2026 it reported income of £9,896 and spending of £9,808.
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Latest income
£9,896
Latest spending
£9,808
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | £9,896 | £9,808 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | £7,006 | £2,984 |
| 30 Mar 2024 | £4,781 | £2,337 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | £5,293 | £4,983 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | £2,401 | £3,501 |
Charitable objects
The education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Vale and Downland Museum
Where it operates
Oxfordshire
- Also known as
- Friends of the Wantage Museum
- Formerly
- The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre Wantage; The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum and Vistor Centre Wantage; The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum Wantage
- Trustees
- 5
What The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage funds
The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Mar 2026, it spent £23.6k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofthevdm.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 the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage
Is The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage 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 the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.
Does The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Mar 2026 was £9,808. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,723 a year.
How large is The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage?
In its latest reported year The Friends of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage reported income of £9,896 and spending of £9,808.
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