# Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 293866 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/293866)
- Latest income: £2,702; spending £10k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-maidstone-orchestral-society

To give support to the Maidstone Orchestral Society in furthering the performing arts in the field of music making

## 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 May 2025 | £2,702 | £10k | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £982 | £230 | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £2,285 | £10k | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £1,630 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £2,108 | £45 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) To advance and promote public education in and appreciation of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals in conjunction with Maidstone Orchestral society and by such otherways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time. (b)to do and provide all such other charitable acts and things as will further and advance the purposes oforesaid or any of them.

## What it funds

Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society reported income of £2,702 and spending of £10k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £20.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society 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 Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society fund?

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

### Does Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £10k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,055 a year.

### How large is Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society?

In its latest reported year Friends of Maidstone Orchestral Society reported income of £2,702 and spending of £10k.


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