# The Espinosa Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 313110 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/313110)
- Latest income: £8,441; spending £8,000
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/espinosa-memorial-fund

The object of the Charity is to apply the net income of the fund for the public benefit to advance education in all forms of dancing recognised by the charity called the British Ballet Organisation.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2026 | £8,441 | £8,000 | not filed |
| 8 Feb 2025 | £8,194 | £7,000 | not filed |
| 8 Feb 2024 | £7,897 | £7,292 | not filed |
| 8 Feb 2023 | £7,464 | £7,600 | not filed |
| 8 Feb 2022 | £7,973 | £8,540 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education in all forms of dancing recognised by the British ballet organisation by (i)the award of scholarships, maintenance allowances or other emoluments for persons undergoing or about to undergo such education and training; (ii)grants to the said British ballet organisation to support its charitable educational activities.

## What it funds

The Espinosa 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 organisations. In its latest reported year The Espinosa Memorial Fund reported income of £8,441 and spending of £8,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 8 Feb 2026, it spent £38.4k 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 Espinosa Memorial Fund 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 Espinosa Memorial Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Espinosa Memorial Fund fund?

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

### Does The Espinosa Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Espinosa Memorial Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Espinosa Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Espinosa 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 8 Feb 2026 was £8,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,686 a year.

### How large is The Espinosa Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year The Espinosa Memorial Fund reported income of £8,441 and spending of £8,000.


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