UK funding workspaceThe Blue Light Symphony Orchestra grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1184720
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The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1184720. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The BLSO is the UK's only orchestra for all Emergency Services personnel. We also promote and support music-making in the emergency services to aid mental wellbeing and promote the use of music therapy to treat serious mental health problems such as PTSD, chronic stress and anxiety.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:1. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in,and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspectsby any means the trustees see fit, including through the provisionof workshops, in particular but not exclusively for people who areor who have been members…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £14.6k and spending of £11.8k.
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The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£14.6k
Latest spending
£11.8k
- What it funds
- Health / saving of livesArts / culture / heritage / science
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £14.6k | £11.8k |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £8,040 | £6,062 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £7,420 | £5,792 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £3,464 | £4,398 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £11.1k | £9,701 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:1. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in,and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspectsby any means the trustees see fit, including through the provisionof workshops, in particular but not exclusively for people who areor who have been members of the UK emergency services to enablethem to play music and put on concerts.2. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees intheir absolute discretion shall think fit but in particular throughthe making of grants and donations to organisations/charitieswhich provide mental health services to UK emergecy servicesworkers.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- Blso
- Trustees
- 7
What The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra funds
The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and arts / culture / heritage / science; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £37.8k in total.
How to apply to The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bluelightsymphony.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 about The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra
Is The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra give each year?
The register does not break out The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra'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 £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,554 a year.
How large is The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra?
In its latest reported year The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra reported income of £14.6k and spending of £11.8k.
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