# Chandos Symphony Orchestra

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1211905 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1211905)
- Website: https://chandos.org.uk/
- Latest income: £22.1k; spending £17.5k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport City, Torfaen
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chandos-symphony-orchestra

TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY ANY MEANS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

## 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 2025 | £22.1k | £17.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are i. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.

## What it funds

Chandos Symphony Orchestra is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Chandos Symphony Orchestra reported income of £22.1k and spending of £17.5k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Caerphilly and 4 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chandos Symphony Orchestra in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (chandos.org.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 Chandos Symphony Orchestra open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Chandos Symphony Orchestra is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Chandos Symphony Orchestra fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Caerphilly and 4 more areas.

### Does Chandos Symphony Orchestra give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Chandos Symphony Orchestra makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Chandos Symphony Orchestra give each year?

The register does not break out Chandos Symphony Orchestra'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 2025 was £17.5k.

### How large is Chandos Symphony Orchestra?

In its latest reported year Chandos Symphony Orchestra reported income of £22.1k and spending of £17.5k.


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