UK grants and fundersThe Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 505754
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The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 505754. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as St Helens. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity provides donations to help the advancement of education through the promotion of art, literature and music and to improve the appearance and amenities of the Borough of St Helens.The Charity fund constituted groups whose work benefits the residents of St Helens borough. e.g. the majority of the work done…” Its charitable objects are: “A) the advancement of education through the promotion of art, literature or music. B) the improvement of the appearance and amenities of the borough of st. Helens or any part thereof, but so that no part of the trust fund or the income thereof shall be applied for purposes which would normally fall to be financed by…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £3,263 and spending of £1,950.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,263
Latest spending
£1,950
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,263 | £1,950 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,108 | £750 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,271 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £198 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £332 | £0 |
Charitable objects
A) the advancement of education through the promotion of art, literature or music. B) the improvement of the appearance and amenities of the borough of st. Helens or any part thereof, but so that no part of the trust fund or the income thereof shall be applied for purposes which would normally fall to be financed by the council from its general rate fund.
Where it operates
St Helens
- Trustees
- 5
What The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure funds
The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £2,700 in total.
How to apply to The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure 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 about The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure
Is The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as St Helens.
Does The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure give each year?
The register does not break out The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure'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 £1,950. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £540 a year.
How large is The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure?
In its latest reported year The Harry and Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund for Arts and Leisure reported income of £3,263 and spending of £1,950.
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