# Waveney and Blyth Arts

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199773 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199773)
- Website: https://Www.waveneyandblytharts.com
- Latest income: £2,584; spending £6,744
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Norfolk, Suffolk
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/waveney-and-blyth-arts

The advancement of the arts and the cultural identity of the Waveney and Blyth valleys for the public benefit, by promoting greater interest in and access to the arts; including the provision of arts events.

## 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 2025 | £2,584 | £6,744 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,162 | £7,219 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,489 | £4,468 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:the advancement of the Arts and the cultural identity of the Waveney and Blyth valleys for the public benefit by promoting greater interest in and access to through the provision of art events within the local area.

## What it funds

Waveney and Blyth Arts is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Waveney and Blyth Arts reported income of £2,584 and spending of £6,744. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £18.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Norfolk and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Waveney and Blyth Arts in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (waveneyandblytharts.com) 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 Waveney and Blyth Arts open for applications now?

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

### Where does Waveney and Blyth Arts fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Norfolk and Suffolk.

### Does Waveney and Blyth Arts give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Waveney and Blyth Arts give each year?

The register does not break out Waveney and Blyth Arts'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 2025 was £6,744. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £6,144 a year.

### How large is Waveney and Blyth Arts?

In its latest reported year Waveney and Blyth Arts reported income of £2,584 and spending of £6,744.


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