# Basingstoke Male Voice Choir

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 281272 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/281272)
- Website: https://www.basingstokemvc.org.uk
- Latest income: £11.2k; spending £12.3k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/basingstoke-male-voice-choir

The development of the appreciation of the art of male voice singing by promoting and participating in concerts.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £11.2k | £12.3k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £5,553 | £12.8k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £21.7k | £11.6k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £4,041 | £13.8k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £4,895 | £7,858 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the Choir shall be the study and practice of choral music in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance.(b) To assist and support such charitable institutions or purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine

## What it funds

Basingstoke Male Voice Choir 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. In its latest reported year Basingstoke Male Voice Choir reported income of £11.2k and spending of £12.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £58.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Basingstoke Male Voice Choir in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (basingstokemvc.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

### Is Basingstoke Male Voice Choir open for applications now?

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

### Where does Basingstoke Male Voice Choir fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

### Does Basingstoke Male Voice Choir give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Basingstoke Male Voice Choir makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Basingstoke Male Voice Choir give each year?

The register does not break out Basingstoke Male Voice Choir's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £12.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.7k a year.

### How large is Basingstoke Male Voice Choir?

In its latest reported year Basingstoke Male Voice Choir reported income of £11.2k and spending of £12.3k.


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