The Daphne Oram Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1134910
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The Daphne Oram Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1134910. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Trust envisages that it act as an umbrella body making small grants and bursaries to organisations and individuals undertaking research in the field of electronic music. It may also sponsor research into the work of Daphne Oram in its historical context and support performances and recordings of electronic music…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of electronic music, in particular by preserving and educating about the works, composition and ideas of Daphne blake Oram(1925-2003)2) to advance the education of the public in the subject of electronic music, in particular but…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £2,759 and spending of £1,785.
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Latest income
£2,759
Latest spending
£1,785
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,759 | £1,785 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,824 | £564 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,083 | £1,440 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,059 | £11.9k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,706 | £3,639 |
Charitable objects
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of electronic music, in particular by preserving and educating about the works, composition and ideas of Daphne blake Oram(1925-2003)2) to advance the education of the public in the subject of electronic music, in particular but not exclusively by providing grants and bursaries to students studying the subject.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 6
What The Daphne Oram Trust funds
The Daphne Oram Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and 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, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £19.4k in total.
How to apply to The Daphne Oram Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Daphne Oram Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (daphneoram.org) 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 about The Daphne Oram Trust
Is The Daphne Oram Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Daphne Oram Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Daphne Oram Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Daphne Oram Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Daphne Oram Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Daphne Oram Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Daphne Oram Trust'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 £1,785. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,875 a year.
How large is The Daphne Oram Trust?
In its latest reported year The Daphne Oram Trust reported income of £2,759 and spending of £1,785.
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