# The Hull Philharmonic Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 514580 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/514580)
- Latest income: £2,166; spending £6,746
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kingston Upon Hull City, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hull-philharmonic-trust

To generally advance the study and practice of music in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, to foster public knowledge and appreciation of music and to support the work of the Hull Philharmonic Society.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £2,166 | £6,746 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £500 | £3,822 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £404 | £2,010 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £48 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £358 | £60 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the study and practice of music in the county of humberside and to foster public knowledge and appreciation of music and to support the work of the Hull Philharmonic society.

## What it funds

The Hull Philharmonic Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Hull Philharmonic Trust reported income of £2,166 and spending of £6,746. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £12.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kingston Upon Hull City, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Hull Philharmonic Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Hull Philharmonic Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Hull Philharmonic Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Hull Philharmonic Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kingston Upon Hull City, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.

### Does The Hull Philharmonic Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Hull Philharmonic Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Hull Philharmonic Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Hull 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 30 Jun 2025 was £6,746. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,528 a year.

### How large is The Hull Philharmonic Trust?

In its latest reported year The Hull Philharmonic Trust reported income of £2,166 and spending of £6,746.


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