# Shrewsbury and District Arts Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 241689 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/241689)
- Website: https://gateway-gallery3.co.uk
- Latest income: £156; spending £1,673
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shrewsbury-and-district-arts-association

a)Provide a forum for those interested in the arts, to advocate the provision of all the arts in Shrewsbury and its surrounding districts and to assist in the organisation thereof where necessary and possible;b)promote excellence, innovation and diversity in professional performances, exhibitions and workshopsc)enable more people to experience the artsd)support amateur arts associations

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £156 | £1,673 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £177 | £3,667 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £710 | £997 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £193 | £77 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £248 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Encouragement, development and co-ordination of cultural activities in Shrewsbury and District particularly in the fields of music, drama, literature and the visual Arts.

## What it funds

Shrewsbury and District Arts Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Shrewsbury and District Arts Association reported income of £156 and spending of £1,673. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £6,414 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shrewsbury and District Arts Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (gateway-gallery3.co.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 Shrewsbury and District Arts Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shrewsbury and District Arts Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Shrewsbury and District Arts Association fund?

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

### Does Shrewsbury and District Arts Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Shrewsbury and District Arts Association give each year?

The register does not break out Shrewsbury and District Arts Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £1,673. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,283 a year.

### How large is Shrewsbury and District Arts Association?

In its latest reported year Shrewsbury and District Arts Association reported income of £156 and spending of £1,673.


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