# The Murray Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1039499 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1039499)
- Latest income: £23.1k; spending £27.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/murray-bequest

education and training in the arts and culture

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Murray Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Murray Bequest reported income of £23.1k and spending of £27.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Murray Bequest in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Murray Bequest open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Murray Bequest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Murray Bequest give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Murray Bequest?

In its latest reported year The Murray Bequest reported income of £23.1k and spending of £27.9k.


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- [Arts and heritage grants in Scotland: what is open now and who funds it](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/arts-and-heritage-grants-in-scotland)
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- [How to apply to the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and timescales](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-esmee-fairbairn-foundation)