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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1095040
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The Arabesque Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1095040. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To advance the education of the public in the knowledge and appreciation of the arts and music and in particular but not exclusively the music of blind composers and blind pipe organists born in the UK through the provision of grants and in such a manner as the trustees shall in their absolute ciscretion determine.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects ("the objects")to advance the education of the public in the knowledge and appreciation of the arts and music and in particular but not exclusively the music of blind composers and blind pipe organists born in the…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £20k and spending of £21.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20k
Latest spending
£21.2k
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of povertyArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- People with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £20k | £21.2k |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £19.9k | £14.1k |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £20.8k | £17.5k |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £20.5k | £24.5k |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £16.4k | £6,366 |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects ("the objects")to advance the education of the public in the knowledge and appreciation of the arts and music and in particular but not exclusively the music of blind composers and blind pipe organists born in the UK through the provision of grants and in such manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What The Arabesque Trust funds
The Arabesque Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and arts / culture / heritage / science for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £83.8k in total.
How to apply to The Arabesque Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Arabesque Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (arabesque-trust.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 about The Arabesque Trust
Is The Arabesque Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Arabesque Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Arabesque Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Arabesque Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Arabesque Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Arabesque Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Arabesque Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £21.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.8k a year.
How large is The Arabesque Trust?
In its latest reported year The Arabesque Trust reported income of £20k and spending of £21.2k.
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