# The Friends of Solesmes

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1108019 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1108019)
- Latest income: £43.3k; spending £38.5k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-solesmes

Advancement of the Roman Catholic Faith including the promotion of the Benedictine Order.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Friends of Solesmes is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of Solesmes reported income of £43.3k and spending of £38.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Solesmes in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Solesmes open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Solesmes is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

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

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

### How large is The Friends of Solesmes?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Solesmes reported income of £43.3k and spending of £38.5k.


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