# The Gough Arts Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1152613 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1152613)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Gough Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gough-arts-foundation

1. The advancement of public appreciation of art and historical interiors between the years 1850 and 1950, in particular but not exclusively for the benefit of primary and secondary school children 2. To advance education regarding the materials and conservation methods used for art and historical interior pieces between the years 1850 and 1950.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 17 Jul 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 17 Jul 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 17 Jul 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 17 Jul 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The advancement of public appreciation and awareness in terms of art and historical interiors between the years 1850 and 1950, in particular but not exclusively for the benefit of primary and secondary school children2. To advance education regarding the materials and conservation methods used for art and historical interior pieces between the years 1850 and 1950 in such ways as the trustees may from time to time decide

## What it funds

The Gough Arts Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Gough Arts Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 17 Jul 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Gough Arts Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 Gough Arts Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Gough Arts Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Gough Arts Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Gough Arts Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Gough Arts Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Gough Arts Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Gough Arts Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 17 Jul 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Gough Arts Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Gough Arts Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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