# Castleford Male Voice Choir

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1051014 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1051014)
- Website: https://www.castlefordmvc.co.uk
- Latest income: £16.8k; spending £16.4k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Animals, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City, City of Wakefield, Ireland, Latvia
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/castleford-male-voice-choir

The Choir gives concerts both charitable and non-charitable for the benefit of local communities and also for communities further afield; this year we have given concerts for various charities including Yorkshire air ambulance,Prince of Wales Hospice(Pontefract), Knottingley company shop. We have also raised money by concerts and other means for the Alzheimer's Society.In 2024 Prostate Cancer.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2026 | £16.8k | £16.4k | not filed |
| 4 Apr 2025 | £14.5k | £17.6k | not filed |
| 4 Apr 2024 | £15.3k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 4 Apr 2023 | £14.3k | £13.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,212 | £7,770 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1.the advancement of education for the public benefit in the appreciation of the art and science of music, especially choral and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts. 2.for such other exclusively charitable purposes.

## What it funds

Castleford Male Voice Choir is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and animals for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Castleford Male Voice Choir reported income of £16.8k and spending of £16.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 4 Apr 2026, it spent £67.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield and 2 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Castleford Male Voice Choir in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (castlefordmvc.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 Castleford Male Voice Choir open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Castleford Male Voice Choir is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Castleford Male Voice Choir fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield and 2 more areas.

### Does Castleford Male Voice Choir give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Castleford Male Voice Choir makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Castleford Male Voice Choir give each year?

The register does not break out Castleford Male Voice Choir's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 4 Apr 2026 was £16.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.5k a year.

### How large is Castleford Male Voice Choir?

In its latest reported year Castleford Male Voice Choir reported income of £16.8k and spending of £16.4k.


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