# Ellenvale Singers

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 509933 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/509933)
- Website: https://ellenvalesingers.org
- Latest income: £5,450; spending £5,228
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Dudley
- Other names: John Franklin Singers (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ellenvale-singers

ELLENVALE IS A LADIES CHOIR THAT STARTED IN 1976. WE PERFORM MAY & CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AND HAVE RAISED MANY THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OVER THE YEARS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES, ORGANISATION AND INDIVIDUALS. THE CHOIR SINGS 2 AND 3 PART HARMONIES AND REHEARSE WEEKLY (WEDNESDAY 7.30PM) AND ARE DIRECTED BY AN EXPERIENCED MUSICAL DIRECTOR & ACCOMPANIST. THE MUSIC INCLUDES SONGS FROM SHOWS AND CONTEMPORARY PIECES.

## 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 2024 | £5,450 | £5,228 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,937 | £4,822 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,600 | £3,744 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £659 | £2,149 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To educate the public in the art of music and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said art by the presentation of public concerts and other activities of a similar nature.

## What it funds

Ellenvale Singers is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Ellenvale Singers reported income of £5,450 and spending of £5,228. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £15.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ellenvale Singers in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ellenvalesingers.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

### Is Ellenvale Singers open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ellenvale Singers fund?

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

### Does Ellenvale Singers give grants to individuals?

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

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

The register does not break out Ellenvale 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 Dec 2024 was £5,228. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £3,986 a year.

### How large is Ellenvale Singers?

In its latest reported year Ellenvale Singers reported income of £5,450 and spending of £5,228.


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