UK funding workspaceRural Museums Network Group grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1110579
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Rural Museums Network Group is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1110579. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “A range of activities to develop the collection, care and interpretation of agricultural heritage material, including the production of digital resources.” Its charitable objects are: “The Network's objects ('the objects') are to promote public education and understanding of the Rural heritage of Great Britain, northern Ireland and the republic of Ireland including life in today's countryside and its traditions by the revitalisation and regeneration of Rural Museums and other collections and…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £2,018 and spending of £766.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,018
Latest spending
£766
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,018 | £766 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,159 | £5,470 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,411 | £684 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,361 | £1,862 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,890 | £720 |
Charitable objects
The Network's objects ('the objects') are to promote public education and understanding of the Rural heritage of Great Britain, northern Ireland and the republic of Ireland including life in today's countryside and its traditions by the revitalisation and regeneration of Rural Museums and other collections and displays of historic and contemporary material that relate to England, Wales, Scotland, northern Ireland, the isle of man and channel islands and republic of Ireland.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland
- Also known as
- Rmn
- Trustees
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What Rural Museums Network Group funds
Rural Museums Network Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,502 in total.
How to apply to Rural Museums Network Group
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rural Museums Network Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ruralmuseums.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 about Rural Museums Network Group
Is Rural Museums Network Group open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rural Museums Network Group is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Rural Museums Network Group fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
Does Rural Museums Network Group give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Rural Museums Network Group makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Rural Museums Network Group give each year?
The register does not break out Rural Museums Network Group's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £766. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,900 a year.
How large is Rural Museums Network Group?
In its latest reported year Rural Museums Network Group reported income of £2,018 and spending of £766.
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