# The British Music Society Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1122597 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1122597)
- Website: https://britishmusicsociety.com
- Latest income: £6,704; spending £4,807
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-music-society-charitable-trust

Generally to advance the education of the public in the appreciation of music by British composers. Specifically at present to - A) To record the music of the late British composer Michael Hurd onto CD etc. and otherwise to promote interest in it by other means e.g. grants for performances etc. B) Provide finance to the British Music Society to continue their programme of recordings onto CD etc.

## 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 2024 | £6,704 | £4,807 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £786 | £81 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £786 | £81 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £102 | £96 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Advancing the education of the public in the appreciation of Music by British composers (the object).

## What it funds

The British Music Society Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The British Music Society Charitable Trust reported income of £6,704 and spending of £4,807. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £5,065 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Music Society Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (britishmusicsociety.com) 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 Music Society Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The British Music Society Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The British Music Society Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The British Music Society Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The British Music Society Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The British Music Society Charitable Trust'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 2024 was £4,807. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £1,266 a year.

### How large is The British Music Society Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The British Music Society Charitable Trust reported income of £6,704 and spending of £4,807.


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