# The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1126182 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126182)
- Latest income: £8,150; spending £1,363
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Cuba
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-friends-of-ballet-nacional-de-cuba

The primary objective of BFBNC is to promote and advance the education of the public in the art of classical ballet and dance through supporting the Ballet Nacional de Cuba inter alia by providing resourcs to enhance facilities and equipment and to develop new productions

## 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 Dec 2025 | £8,150 | £1,363 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,846 | £29.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,542 | £14.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £19.7k | £23.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £9,586 | £6,660 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote and advance the education of the public in the art of classical Ballet and dance through supporting the Ballet Nacional de Cuba inter alia by providing assistance and resources to enhance facilities and equipment and to develop new productions.

## What it funds

The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba reported income of £8,150 and spending of £1,363. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £75.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Cuba.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba 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 The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Cuba.

### Does The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba give each year?

The register does not break out The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £1,363. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.1k a year.

### How large is The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba?

In its latest reported year The British Friends of Ballet Nacional De Cuba reported income of £8,150 and spending of £1,363.


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