# The British Horn Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1090599 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1090599)
- Website: https://www.british-horn.org
- Latest income: £19.4k; spending £23.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-horn-society

The Society's objective is to promote and advance the education of the public in the appreciation and knowledge of music with particular reference to the horn as a solo instrument and in orchestral and chamber music. It also enables interested parties to receive a magazine and participate in festivals and events.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The British Horn Society 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, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The British Horn Society reported income of £19.4k and spending of £23.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Horn Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (british-horn.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

### Is The British Horn Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Horn Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The British Horn Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The British Horn Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The British Horn Society?

In its latest reported year The British Horn Society reported income of £19.4k and spending of £23.6k.


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