# Ellesmere Port Music Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 506196 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/506196)
- Website: https://www.epmsonline.co.uk
- Latest income: £13.8k; spending £16.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Cheshire West & Chester, Flintshire, Wirral
- Other names: Epms (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ellesmere-port-music-society

Our rehearsal and concerts aim to educate members and audiences in their knowledge and appreciation of classical music. No auditions are held. Activities: 2 concerts per year (November and April) using its choir and a professional orchestra and soloists. It is the only provider of live classical music in the borough and always provides specific information in its own extensive programme notes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £13.8k | £16.6k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £16k | £19k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £18.2k | £17.4k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £11.5k | £12.4k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £7,748 | £2,596 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and science of Music by the presentation of concerts and other activities.

## What it funds

Ellesmere Port Music Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Ellesmere Port Music Society reported income of £13.8k and spending of £16.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £68k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester, Flintshire and Wirral.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ellesmere Port Music Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (epmsonline.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 Ellesmere Port Music Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ellesmere Port Music Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester, Flintshire and Wirral.

### Does Ellesmere Port Music Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ellesmere Port Music Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ellesmere Port Music Society give each year?

The register does not break out Ellesmere Port Music Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £16.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.6k a year.

### How large is Ellesmere Port Music Society?

In its latest reported year Ellesmere Port Music Society reported income of £13.8k and spending of £16.6k.


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