# Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508216 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508216)
- Website: https://www.spo.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,563; spending £1,430
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kirklees
- Other names: The Eleanor Moorhouse Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-slaithwaite-philharmonic-trust

The Trust was established to assist The Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestral Society with concert expenses whilst promoting the art of music. The normal Modus Operandi is for the Orchestra to contact the Trust when it is in need of assistance and for the Trustees then to consider that request sympathetically and make a grant at their discretion.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | £2,563 | £1,430 | not filed |
| 20 Jan 2025 | £1,529 | £200 | not filed |
| 20 Jan 2024 | £1,345 | £500 | not filed |
| 20 Jan 2023 | £349 | £3,359 | not filed |
| 20 Jan 2022 | £2 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For or towards the defraying of expenses incurred in the promoting of orchestral concerts by the Slaithwaite Philharmonic orchestral society within the metropolitan district of Kirklees or elsewhere.

## What it funds

Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust reported income of £2,563 and spending of £1,430. Over its last 5 reported years, to 20 Jan 2026, it spent £5,489 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (spo.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 Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust fund?

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

### Does Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 20 Jan 2026 was £1,430. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,098 a year.

### How large is Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust?

In its latest reported year Friends of Slaithwaite Philharmonic Trust reported income of £2,563 and spending of £1,430.


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