# Willoughby Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 527647 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/527647)
- Website: https://www.willoughbygallery.com
- Latest income: £42.7k; spending £62.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/willoughby-memorial-trust

The Charity established and now maintains a library and art gallery which is open to the public. It promotes the study and education and a knowledge of literature, the arts and music in Lincolnshire by organising art exhibitions, an annual art competition, an annual poetry competition for schools and by giving grants and loans for study, education and knowledge to organisations and individuals.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Willoughby Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Willoughby Memorial Trust reported income of £42.7k and spending of £62.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Willoughby Memorial Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (willoughbygallery.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 Willoughby Memorial Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does Willoughby Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Willoughby Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year Willoughby Memorial Trust reported income of £42.7k and spending of £62.3k.


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