# Brenda James Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1099764 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1099764)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Isle of Wight
- Other names: Brenda James Trust (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/brenda-james-trust-fund

Supporting and developing music education on the Isle of Wight

## 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 Mar 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £473 | £21.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,547 | £9,605 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £769 | £2,400 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £72 | £2,490 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of music education on the Isle of Wight for the benefit of pupils and young musicians by1.1 providing tuition in musical instruments1.2 the provision of musical instruments and equipment1.3 the payment of bursaries and awards for music tuition and education1.4 assistance to enable pupils to receive music tuition1.5 subsidising musical events1.6 and any other activities in connection with musical education and appreciation.for the purpose of this clause young musicians shall include young persons up to the age of 21 or being over that age persons up to the age of 25 who are receiving full-time education.

## What it funds

Brenda James Trust Fund 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 and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Brenda James Trust Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £36k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Brenda James Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Brenda James Trust Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Brenda James Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

### Does Brenda James Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Brenda James Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Brenda James Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Brenda James Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,204 a year.

### How large is Brenda James Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year Brenda James Trust Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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