# Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 502269 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/502269)
- Website: https://dgmf.co.uk
- Latest income: £10.2k; spending £7,582
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Warwickshire
- Other names: The Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund (previous)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/denne-gilkes-memorial-fund

The advancement of the education of young persons in music and drama. Assistance of such persons in need.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £10.2k | £7,582 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £6,308 | £7,389 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,093 | £9,173 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £23.7k | £22.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £21.1k | £21.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The advancement of the education of young persons in music and drama. 2. The assistance of such young persons in need.

## What it funds

Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund 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 and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund reported income of £10.2k and spending of £7,582. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £68.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (dgmf.co.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 Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund fund?

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

### Does Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £7,582. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.7k a year.

### How large is Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund reported income of £10.2k and spending of £7,582.


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