# West Sussex Woodturners

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1207944 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1207944)
- Website: https://www.westsussexwoodturners.co.uk/
- Latest income: £7,493; spending £7,639
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/west-sussex-woodturners

A) To promote the craft of woodturning for the public benefit and in doing so raise the appreciation of thecreativity, practicality and heritage of woodturning. B) To advance the public's understanding of the craft of woodturning and the skill involved.C) Support the objectives of the Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre.D) Provide direct support for local youth training charities.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £7,493 | £7,639 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:a) to promote the craft of woodturning for the public benefit and in doing so raise the appreciation of the creativity, skill and heritage of woodturning.b) to advance the education of the public in the craft and skill of woodturning.

## What it funds

West Sussex Woodturners is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year West Sussex Woodturners reported income of £7,493 and spending of £7,639.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from West Sussex Woodturners in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (westsussexwoodturners.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 West Sussex Woodturners open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from West Sussex Woodturners is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does West Sussex Woodturners fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does West Sussex Woodturners give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that West Sussex Woodturners makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does West Sussex Woodturners give each year?

The register does not break out West Sussex Woodturners's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £7,639.

### How large is West Sussex Woodturners?

In its latest reported year West Sussex Woodturners reported income of £7,493 and spending of £7,639.


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