# Congresbury Singers

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159398 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159398)
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/congresburysing/
- Latest income: £11.4k; spending £11k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: North Somerset
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/congresbury-singers

1. provision of musical education service to local community 2. provision of recreational activity for the local community, improving wellbeing and sense of community spirit3. provision of musical appreciation/education to the general public through concerts4. raising money for local and national charities

## 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 Aug 2026 | £11.4k | £11k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £11.3k | £11.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £11.6k | £9,756 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,562 | £6,910 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,229 | £8,202 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the society shall be: 1. 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; 2. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit but in particular through the making of grants and donations.

## What it funds

Congresbury Singers is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Congresbury Singers reported income of £11.4k and spending of £11k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £47.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Congresbury Singers in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (facebook.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 Congresbury Singers open for applications now?

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

### Where does Congresbury Singers fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset.

### Does Congresbury Singers give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Congresbury Singers give each year?

The register does not break out Congresbury Singers's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2026 was £11k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,434 a year.

### How large is Congresbury Singers?

In its latest reported year Congresbury Singers reported income of £11.4k and spending of £11k.


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