Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury
Also known as: Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum
The Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays.
Activities & Mission
The Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays.
Grants
Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending
- £4,362
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury
What does Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury do?
The Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays.
When was Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 1979 as charity number 278529. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury?
Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID HEELEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury operate?
Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Somerset.
Is Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278529.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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