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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 295595
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The Britten-Pears Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 295595. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “Promotes Britten's & Pear's musical, historical & cultural legacy. Encourages public knowledge & appreciation of creativity, music & their lives through caring, sharing & interpreting archive collections, the heritage property they shared, objects, books & art. Makes a grant to Snape Maltings. Supports individual…” Its charitable objects are: “To promote the public knowledge of the works of benjamin britten and peter pears; to promote and encourage the knowledge, study, teaching and practice of the arts; to advance in matters related to peace for the benefit of the public; to promote and encourage any other charitable object or purpose and to engage in any…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To promote the public knowledge of the works of benjamin britten and peter pears; to promote and encourage the knowledge, study, teaching and practice of the arts; to advance in matters related to peace for the benefit of the public; to promote and encourage any other charitable object or purpose and to engage in any field of charitable grant-making activity permitted by english law. For full details, see clause 3(a) Of memorandum of association
Where it operates
Throughout England, Scotland
- Also known as
- The Britten Pears Library
- Trustees
- 2
What The Britten-Pears Foundation funds
The Britten-Pears Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Britten-Pears Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Britten-Pears Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (brittenpearsarts.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 Britten-Pears Foundation
Is The Britten-Pears Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Britten-Pears Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Britten-Pears Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Scotland.
Does The Britten-Pears Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Britten-Pears Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Britten-Pears Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Britten-Pears Foundation'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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Britten-Pears Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Britten-Pears Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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