# The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1140639 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1140639)
- Website: https://www.theartssocietywestminster.org.uk
- Latest income: £27.2k; spending £28.1k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout London, City of Westminster
- Other names: Westminsterdfas (working); The Arts Society Westminster (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/westminster-decorative-and-fine-arts-society

The promotion & advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation & study of the decorative and fine arts by an annual programme of accredited lecturers: Study days: Visits to places of historical & artistic interest: Giving of aid to Young Arts: The time donated by volunteers in the preservation of the artistic heritage of the UK for the benefit of the public.

## 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 | £27.2k | £28.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £21k | £24.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £35k | £23.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £17.4k | £17.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £14.7k | £27.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A. The promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the Decorative and Fine Arts; b. The conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; and c. The advancement of the Arts, culture and heritage, in particular but without limitation, Decorative and Fine Arts.

## What it funds

The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society reported income of £27.2k and spending of £28.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £121k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and City of Westminster.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (theartssocietywestminster.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

### Is The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and City of Westminster.

### Does The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society give each year?

The register does not break out The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society'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 £28.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £24.3k a year.

### How large is The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society?

In its latest reported year The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society reported income of £27.2k and spending of £28.1k.


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