# Without Shape Without Form

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212818 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212818)
- Company number: 15889334
- Website: https://www.withoutshapewithoutform.com/
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, United States, Canada
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/without-shape-without-form

without SHAPE without FORM is an assembly of artists, thinkers and cultural practitioners committed to making moments of self-discovery accessible for everyone. Rooted in Sikh philosophical concepts, our contemporary artistic programme enables people to have meaningful conversations about the mind.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit, to advance the arts and education in the arts, mainly but not exclusively by:maintaining an art museum or art gallery;holding lectures, conferences, workshops, performances and arts and crafts activities; andpublishing educational content (including but not limited to books, articles, podcasts, and / or films).

## What it funds

Without Shape Without Form 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 organisations.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, United States and Canada.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Without Shape Without Form in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (withoutshapewithoutform.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.

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