# High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 298518 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/298518)
- Website: https://www.wycombeorpheus.org.uk
- Latest income: £11k; spending £13k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire
- Other names: Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/high-wycombe-orpheus-male-voice-choir

Male Voice choir promoting public education in music by presentation of choral concerts, participation in music festivals etc. Assists members by furthering their knowledge of music, especially male chorus music. Provides practical encouragement to young musicians, both vocal and instrumental. Raises money for good causes through concerts.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £11k | £13k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £10.3k | £12.1k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £13.5k | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £7,412 | £6,760 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £5,498 | £5,517 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the Choir shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of choral concerts and other activities.

## What it funds

High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir reported income of £11k and spending of £13k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £49.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham and 2 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wycombeorpheus.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 High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham and 2 more areas.

### Does High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir give each year?

The register does not break out High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £13k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,881 a year.

### How large is High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir?

In its latest reported year High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir reported income of £11k and spending of £13k.


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