# Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 288885 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/288885)
- Latest income: £0; spending £3,040
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Swindon
- Other names: Friends of Swindon Young Musicians Association (previous); Youth Music Swindon (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charitable-association-of-friends-of-swindon-young-musicians

The charity exists to secure the future of young musicians in Swindon Wiltshire and the surrounding area. The charity provides support to young musicians and values access to music for all young people from all backgrounds.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £0 | £3,040 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £3,015 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £2,357 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £42 | £1,477 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £604 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of children and Young people in the art of music in Swindon and surrounding area.

## What it funds

Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians reported income of £0 and spending of £3,040. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £10.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians fund?

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

### Does Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians give each year?

The register does not break out Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians'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 £3,040. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,099 a year.

### How large is Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians?

In its latest reported year Charitable Association of the Friends of Swindon Young Musicians reported income of £0 and spending of £3,040.


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