# The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 304341 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/304341)
- Latest income: £4,434; spending £0
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: The F E Maitland Trust (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/francis-edward-maitland-trust-for-benefit-of-chamber-music-in-oxford

Promotion of chamber music concerts by way of grants

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | £4,434 | £0 | not filed |
| 9 Apr 2025 | £5,287 | £0 | not filed |
| 9 Apr 2024 | £5,054 | £0 | not filed |
| 9 Apr 2023 | £4,803 | £3,400 | not filed |
| 9 Apr 2022 | £5,144 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. Generally, the promotion of the appreciation of Music in and around Oxford.2. More particularly (and without limiting the generality of the foregoing but so that this particular purpose shall be given primary consideration)promoting financing and sponsoring public professional performances in Oxford of Chamber Music including (if thought fit) concerts organised by persons or bodies other than the trustees.

## What it funds

The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford reported income of £4,434 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 9 Apr 2026, it spent £3,400 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford in its sources (last checked 5 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 Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford fund?

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

### Does The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford give each year?

The register does not break out The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 9 Apr 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £680 a year.

### How large is The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford?

In its latest reported year The Francis Edward Maitland Trust for the Benefit of Chamber Music in Oxford reported income of £4,434 and spending of £0.


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