UK funding workspaceThe Houghton Arts Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1177186
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The Houghton Arts Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1177186. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Norfolk. The register describes its activities as: “The charity's activities are to preserve, protect, promote, support and educate the arts in the county of Norfolk, in particular Houghton and the surrounding areas, including but not limited to visual art, theatre, poetry, dance, music, film publishing and the provision of artistic spaces for artists, studios and…” Its charitable objects are: “3.1. The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital for the public benefit at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards the preservation, protection…” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesArts / culture / heritage / science
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £25 | £3,059 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,004 | £3,821 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,000 | £2,702 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £133 | £2,581 |
Charitable objects
3.1. The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital for the public benefit at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards the preservation, protection, promotion and support of and education in the Arts in the county of Norfolk, in particular Houghton and the surrounding areas, including but not limited to visual art, theatre, poetry, dance, music, film, publishing and the provision of artistic spaces for artists, studios and galleries.3.2. The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of, such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Norfolk
- Trustees
- 5
What The Houghton Arts Foundation funds
The Houghton Arts Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £12.2k in total.
How to apply to The Houghton Arts Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Houghton Arts Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (houghtonhall.com) 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 Houghton Arts Foundation
Is The Houghton Arts Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Houghton 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 Houghton Arts Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Norfolk.
Does The Houghton Arts Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Houghton Arts Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Houghton Arts Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Houghton 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 5 Apr 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,433 a year.
How large is The Houghton Arts Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Houghton Arts Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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