# Beethoven Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1010447 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1010447)
- Website: https://www.beethovenorchestra.co.uk
- Latest income: £14.6k; spending £10.7k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Manchester City, Cheshire East, Lancashire
- Other names: Manchester Beethoven Orchestra (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/beethoven-society

Weekly rehearsals, and regular concerts given to raise money for a variety of charites

## 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 Jul 2025 | £14.6k | £10.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £11.2k | £9,870 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £11.9k | £11.9k | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £4,221 | £4,997 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £113 | £1,129 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the arts and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and through such other ways, principally through the maintenance of a symphony orchestra, as the society from time to time determine

## What it funds

Beethoven Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Beethoven Society reported income of £14.6k and spending of £10.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £38.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Cheshire East and Lancashire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Beethoven Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (beethovenorchestra.co.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 Beethoven Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Beethoven Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Cheshire East and Lancashire.

### Does Beethoven Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Beethoven Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Beethoven Society give each year?

The register does not break out Beethoven 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 Jul 2025 was £10.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,723 a year.

### How large is Beethoven Society?

In its latest reported year Beethoven Society reported income of £14.6k and spending of £10.7k.


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