UK grants and fundersFriends of Gwent Music grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1109579
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Friends of Gwent Music is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1109579. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport City and Torfaen. The register describes its activities as: “Activities are centred upon fundraising to support Gwent Music Support Service, Gwent Music groups and advance the musical education of students participating in these groups. This includes providing staffing for courses, musical equipment/scores and supporting student travel/accommodation especially at specific…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the musical education of the students participating in Music groups organised by the Gwent Music support service (gmss).” In the year to 30 Nov 2025 it reported income of £6,348 and spending of £3,358.
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Latest income
£6,348
Latest spending
£3,358
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £6,348 | £3,358 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £8,027 | £40.7k |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £2,358 | £22.8k |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £5,229 | £375 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £7,017 | £20 |
Charitable objects
To advance the musical education of the students participating in Music groups organised by the Gwent Music support service (gmss).
Where it operates
Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport City, Torfaen
- Also known as
- Foggyws
- Formerly
- Friends of Greater Gwent Youth Music; Friends of the Greater Gwent Youth Wind Symphonia
- Trustees
- 7
What Friends of Gwent Music funds
Friends of Gwent Music is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Nov 2025, it spent £67.3k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Gwent Music
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Gwent Music in its sources (last checked 6 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 about Friends of Gwent Music
Is Friends of Gwent Music open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Gwent Music is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Gwent Music fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport City and Torfaen.
Does Friends of Gwent Music give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Gwent Music makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Friends of Gwent Music give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Gwent Music's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2025 was £3,358. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.5k a year.
How large is Friends of Gwent Music?
In its latest reported year Friends of Gwent Music reported income of £6,348 and spending of £3,358.
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