# The Friends of NEHASE

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1079717 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1079717)
- Latest income: £397; spending £369
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Hampshire, Surrey
- Other names: The Friends of Nehasb (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-nehase

The objects of the Association shall be to further the advancement of the musical education of young persons in North East Hampshire by the provision of facilities and tuition for the North East Hampshire Area Schools' Ensembles ("NEHASE") not normally provided by the local authorities. The Association shall have no power to influence any policy regarding the running of the charity.

## 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 | £397 | £369 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £7,121 | £1,019 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £2,630 | £1,426 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,169 | £1,256 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £2 | £614 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the musical education of young persons in north east Hampshire by the provision of facilities and tuition for the north east Hampshire area schools' band ("the band") not normally provided by the local authorities. The association shall have no power to influence any policy regarding the running of the band.

## What it funds

The Friends of NEHASE is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of NEHASE reported income of £397 and spending of £369. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £4,684 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Surrey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of NEHASE 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 Friends of NEHASE open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Friends of NEHASE fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Surrey.

### Does The Friends of NEHASE give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of NEHASE give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of NEHASE'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 £369. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £937 a year.

### How large is The Friends of NEHASE?

In its latest reported year The Friends of NEHASE reported income of £397 and spending of £369.


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