# The Alkan Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 276199 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/276199)
- Website: https://www.alkansociety.org
- Latest income: £1,088; spending £1,554
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/alkan-society

PROMOTING AWARENESS OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF ALKAN (1813-1888) THROUGH CONCERTS, PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £1,088 | £1,554 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,517 | £490 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,067 | £598 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £950 | £1,079 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,547 | £495 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the life and work of the french composer and pianist c v Alkan (1813-1888).

## What it funds

The Alkan Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Alkan Society reported income of £1,088 and spending of £1,554. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £4,216 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Alkan Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (alkansociety.org) 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 Alkan Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Alkan Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

### Does The Alkan Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Alkan Society give each year?

The register does not break out The Alkan 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 Dec 2025 was £1,554. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £843 a year.

### How large is The Alkan Society?

In its latest reported year The Alkan Society reported income of £1,088 and spending of £1,554.


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