# Clacton Concert Orchestra

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 274494 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/274494)
- Website: http://clactonconcertorchestra.com/
- Latest income: £9,544; spending £12.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/clacton-concert-orchestra

Give concerts in Clacton on Sea and the Tendring District in order to raise money for charitable purposes. We also like to provide a platform for young players to help develop their musical talents either through solo performances or by joining in with the orchestra to gain experience in orchestral playing either temporarily or as junior members of the orchestra.

## 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 | £9,544 | £12.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,790 | £11.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,828 | £9,678 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £19.3k | £4,961 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1 | £308 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.

## What it funds

Clacton Concert Orchestra is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Clacton Concert Orchestra reported income of £9,544 and spending of £12.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £38.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Clacton Concert Orchestra in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (clactonconcertorchestra.com) 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 Clacton Concert Orchestra open for applications now?

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

### Where does Clacton Concert Orchestra fund?

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

### Does Clacton Concert Orchestra give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Clacton Concert Orchestra makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Clacton Concert Orchestra give each year?

The register does not break out Clacton Concert 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 Mar 2025 was £12.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,659 a year.

### How large is Clacton Concert Orchestra?

In its latest reported year Clacton Concert Orchestra reported income of £9,544 and spending of £12.1k.


## Similar funders

- [The Wellcome Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wellcome-trust) – 8 open schemes
- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [The Pilgrim Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pilgrim-trust) – 3 open schemes
- [The Gannochy Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gannochy-trust) – 2 open schemes
- [National Churches Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/national-churches-trust) – 2 open schemes
- [Paul Hamlyn Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/paul-hamlyn-foundation) – 1 open scheme

## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research)
- [Arts and heritage grants in Scotland: what is open now and who funds it](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/arts-and-heritage-grants-in-scotland)