# Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 214836 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/214836)
- Website: https://www.artserve.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,974; spending £9,053
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Freeman Trust (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/freeman-music-trust

Provision of financial support to young people and others learning musical instruments and using them in public worship in Christian Churches.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £2,974 | £9,053 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £4,328 | £2,418 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £4,150 | £8,060 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £3,301 | £418 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £2,126 | £50 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the purpose of raising the standard of singing and organ playing in Methodist churches by making grants or contributions to the ministers or the controlling authorities of such churches to be expended by them as will directly or indirectly help towards a better musical service either by instruction repair of instruments, scholarships or prizes or in some other way.

## What it funds

Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust reported income of £2,974 and spending of £9,053. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £20k 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 Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (artserve.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

### Is Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust fund?

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

### Does Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust'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 £9,053. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,000 a year.

### How large is Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust?

In its latest reported year Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust reported income of £2,974 and spending of £9,053.


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