# The Douglas Steele Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1082971 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1082971)
- Latest income: £1,387; spending £2,285
- What it funds: 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: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/douglas-steele-foundation

The education of the public in the art of music

## 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 Dec 2025 | £1,387 | £2,285 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,532 | £1,900 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,843 | £850 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,660 | £2,500 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,255 | £2,250 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To pay and apply both the capital and the income thereof in perpetuity in the education of the public in the study practice and appreciation of the art of music (within the limits permissible to charity) in such manner as my trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit and i express the following earnest requests (but without imposing and trust or creating any legal obligation): (1) That the fund hereby constituted shall be known as "the Douglas Steele foundation". (2) That my trustees shall particularly but not exclusively support concerts and other musical events at chetham's school and stockport grammar school and shall endow or support scholarships and/or prizes at both such schools. (3) That grants from the capital and/or income of my residuary estate shall be regularly made to assist in the promotion o recitals concerts recordings and other musical events the commissioning of new compositions and the provision of awards and scholarships for musically talented pupils.

## What it funds

The Douglas Steele Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 The Douglas Steele Foundation reported income of £1,387 and spending of £2,285. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,785 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Douglas Steele Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 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 The Douglas Steele Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Douglas Steele Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Douglas Steele Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Douglas Steele Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Douglas Steele Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Douglas Steele Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,285. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,957 a year.

### How large is The Douglas Steele Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Douglas Steele Foundation reported income of £1,387 and spending of £2,285.


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