# Ruya

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1178362 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178362)
- Website: https://www.ruyamaps.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £250
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ruya

RUYA explores today's social and political pressing issues through global, contemporary art. Our thematic approach looks to the shared human experience and to the artists exploring it.Our mission is delivered in a number of ways through roaming exhibitions, publications and online content.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Ruya is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Ruya reported income of £0 and spending of £250.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ruya in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (ruyamaps.org) 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 Ruya open for applications now?

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

### Does Ruya give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Ruya?

In its latest reported year Ruya reported income of £0 and spending of £250.


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