# Friends of the Vale

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190598 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190598)
- Latest income: £38.8k; spending £27.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-vale

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, VISUAL ARTS AND CARNIVAL ARTS AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES BY DELIVERING PROJECTS, EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS AND BY PROVIDING FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT INCLUSIVE ARTS ACTIVITIES AT THE VALE, TAMESIDE.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of the Vale is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of the Vale reported income of £38.8k and spending of £27.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Vale in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Friends of the Vale open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Vale is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Friends of the Vale give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Vale makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Friends of the Vale?

In its latest reported year Friends of the Vale reported income of £38.8k and spending of £27.3k.


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