# Cantilena

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 900021 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/900021)
- Website: https://cantilenadevon.co.uk
- Latest income: £4,040; spending £5,506
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cantilena

Singing and performing concerts. Running courses and workshops.

## 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 2022 | £4,040 | £5,506 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,182 | £2,922 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the society shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all it's aspects, by the presentation of public choral concerts and to promote directly and indirectly, such other charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Cantilena is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Cantilena reported income of £4,040 and spending of £5,506. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2022, it spent £8,428 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cantilena in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cantilenadevon.co.uk) 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 Cantilena open for applications now?

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

### Where does Cantilena fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

### Does Cantilena give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cantilena makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Cantilena give each year?

The register does not break out Cantilena'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 2022 was £5,506. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £4,214 a year.

### How large is Cantilena?

In its latest reported year Cantilena reported income of £4,040 and spending of £5,506.


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