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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 508778
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Friends of Worcestershire Archives is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 508778. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Worcestershire. The register describes its activities as: “Support Worcestershire Record Office by providing a pool of volunteers. Assist with funds for the purchase or repair of archives and equipment. Lobby appropriate bodies in the interests of Worcestershire Record Office as necessary.” Its charitable objects are: “The education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Worcestershire Archives through the activity of a group of Friends.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £5,847 and spending of £864.
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Latest income
£5,847
Latest spending
£864
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,847 | £864 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,389 | £636 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,940 | £26k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,668 | £18.7k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,098 | £3,159 |
Charitable objects
The education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Worcestershire Archives through the activity of a group of Friends
Where it operates
Worcestershire
- Formerly
- Friends of the Hereford and Worcester County Record Office, Worcester Branch; Friends of the Worcester County Record Office; Friends of the Worcestershire County Record Office
- Trustees
- 7
What Friends of Worcestershire Archives funds
Friends of Worcestershire Archives is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £49.3k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Worcestershire Archives
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Worcestershire Archives 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 about Friends of Worcestershire Archives
Is Friends of Worcestershire Archives open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Worcestershire Archives is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Worcestershire Archives fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Worcestershire.
Does Friends of Worcestershire Archives give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Worcestershire Archives makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Worcestershire Archives give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Worcestershire Archives'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 £864. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,868 a year.
How large is Friends of Worcestershire Archives?
In its latest reported year Friends of Worcestershire Archives reported income of £5,847 and spending of £864.
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