# Francis Routh Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1202381 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1202381)
- Website: https://francisrouthtrust.org
- Latest income: £25.1k; spending £27k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/francis-routh-trust

To support British Music, particularly of those composers who have not received the attention they deserve.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Francis Routh Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Francis Routh Trust reported income of £25.1k and spending of £27k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Francis Routh Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (francisrouthtrust.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 Francis Routh Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Francis Routh Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Francis Routh Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Francis Routh Trust?

In its latest reported year Francis Routh Trust reported income of £25.1k and spending of £27k.


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