# Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 513660 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/513660)
- Latest income: £892; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Neath Port Talbot, City of Swansea
- Other names: Fwgym (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-west-glamorgan-youth-music

The 'Friends' exist to promote Youth Music at all levels of ability and attainment and is run by a committee of volunteers who work closely with the West Glamorgan County Music Service. We help to provide financial assistance for ventures in youth music. We also provide practical assistance in the form of stewarding at concerts and organising refreshments at the County Music Centres and Courses.

## 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 2023 | £892 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £78 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £10 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the musical education of young people within the county of West Glamorgan up to the age of 21 who are in full time education. (for futher details see clause 1 of the constitution)

## What it funds

Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music reported income of £892 and spending of £0. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Aug 2023, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Neath Port Talbot and City of Swansea.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music 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 West Glamorgan Youth Music open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of West Glamorgan Youth 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 West Glamorgan Youth Music fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Neath Port Talbot and City of Swansea.

### Does Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music'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 2023 was £0. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music?

In its latest reported year Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music reported income of £892 and spending of £0.


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