UK funding workspaceThe Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 259127
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The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 259127. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “THE TRUST, SET UP IN MEMORY OF FRANCES KITCHING, MAKES AWARDS TO YOUNG MUSICIANS WITH THE INTENTION OF INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND LOVE OF MUSIC AND THEIR ABILITY TO PLAY TO THE MOST ADVANCED STANDARD OF WHICH THEY ARE CAPABLE.THE TRUST SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ACTIVITIES AS NEEDED THROUGH GRANTS…” Its charitable objects are: “For the purpose of advancing the musical education of Young musical instrumentalists to increase their knowledge understanding and love of music and their ability to play music to the most advanced standard of which they are capable, with preference to those residing in the vale of the white horse, together with…” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £555 and spending of £17k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£555
Latest spending
£17k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £555 | £17k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £926 | £13.2k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £1,256 | £7,956 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £1,273 | £9,130 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,333 | £0 |
Charitable objects
For the purpose of advancing the musical education of Young musical instrumentalists to increase their knowledge understanding and love of music and their ability to play music to the most advanced standard of which they are capable, with preference to those residing in the vale of the white horse, together with wallingford and didcot in south Oxfordshire.
Where it operates
Oxfordshire
- Trustees
- 8
What The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians funds
The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £47.2k in total.
How to apply to The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (abingdonmusic.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 The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians
Is The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.
Does The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians give each year?
The register does not break out The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians'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 £17k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,449 a year.
How large is The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians?
In its latest reported year The Frances Kitching Trust for Young Musicians reported income of £555 and spending of £17k.
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