UK funding workspaceDurham Music Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1169848
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Durham Music Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1169848. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham and Darlington. The register describes its activities as: “The objects of the Durham Music Trust CIO are: To advance the education of the public, with a focus on children and young people, in the art and science of music in particular but not exclusively in County Durham and Darlington by raising capital and revenue funds to: 1. Support young people in their musical…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the Durham Music trust CIO are:to advance the education of the public, with a focus on children and young people, in the art and science of Music in particular but not exclusively in county Durham and Darlington by raising capital and revenue funds to: 1. Support young people in their musical…” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £12.4k and spending of £14.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.4k
Latest spending
£14.1k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £12.4k | £14.1k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £53.6k | £42.4k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £18.6k | £8,538 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £28.4k | £8,834 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £10.4k | £9,733 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the Durham Music trust CIO are:to advance the education of the public, with a focus on children and young people, in the art and science of Music in particular but not exclusively in county Durham and Darlington by raising capital and revenue funds to: 1. Support young people in their musical endeavours through a range of musical education programmes; 2. Support Durham Music service staff with opportunities to enhance their skills to help them to advance the education of Music; 3. Create exciting opportunities for special musical events, workshops and musical performances; 4. Offer customised Music programmes for pupils with special needs; 5. Create opportunities for more able and very talented pupils to participate in master classes; 6. Purchase instruments to lend to pupils; 7. Allow financially disadvantaged pupils to cover Music fees and travel costs;8. Enhance the musical services provided by Durham Music service to advance the musical education of the public and young people in particular;
Where it operates
Durham, Darlington
- Trustees
- 6
What Durham Music Trust funds
Durham Music Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £83.6k in total.
How to apply to Durham Music Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Durham Music Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (durhammusic.org.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 about Durham Music Trust
Is Durham Music Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Durham Music Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Durham Music Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham and Darlington.
Does Durham Music Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Durham Music Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Durham Music Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Durham Music 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 Aug 2025 was £14.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.7k a year.
How large is Durham Music Trust?
In its latest reported year Durham Music Trust reported income of £12.4k and spending of £14.1k.
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