# Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203982 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203982)
- Website: https://isleofpurbeckartstrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,873; spending £10.9k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Other names: Iopat (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/isle-of-purbeck-arts-trust

The IOPAT supports and administers a number of funds that help local young people to improve their skills and access to the Arts, in all its many forms.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | £8,873 | £10.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2025 | £7,979 | £9,038 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £19.9k | £8,244 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to promote the education of people [particularly, but not exclusively, under the age of 25 years] in all forms of the Arts in the Isle of Purbeck and surrounding area in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by:1. Awarding to such persons grants or scholarships to further their education in the Arts, 2. Advancing the education of young persons at schools within the Isle of Purbeck and surrounding area by making grants to assist in the provision of materials and equipment [not required to be provided by the local education authority] for education in the Arts at said schools.3. Assisting any charitable organisations with similar charitable objects in the Isle of Purbeck in establishing and promoting concerts, dramatic performances, art and craft exhibitions, flower arranging, lectures, discussions, workshops, demonstrations and other appropriate charitable educational events in any branch of the Arts, making such charitable functions available to the public. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008]

## What it funds

Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust reported income of £8,873 and spending of £10.9k. Over its last 3 reported years, to 30 Jun 2026, it spent £28.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (isleofpurbeckartstrust.org.uk) 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

### Is Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset.

### Does Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2026 was £10.9k. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £9,406 a year.

### How large is Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust?

In its latest reported year Isle of Purbeck Arts Trust reported income of £8,873 and spending of £10.9k.


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