# Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1178179 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178179)
- Website: https://www.irchesterplayers.co.uk
- Latest income: £18.8k; spending £21k
- What it funds: 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 buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Irchester Players (working); Irchester Players Youth (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/irchester-players-charitable-incorporated-organisation

performing arts; workshops; theatre eduction; grants and scholarships; training; mental and physical health; recreational activities; young people; appreciation of art, drama and dance, youth services.

## 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 Apr 2025 | £18.8k | £21k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £19.1k | £17.2k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £18.4k | £17.2k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £13.6k | £13.3k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £3,876 | £8,884 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO shall be: (1) To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of dramatics and music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.(2) To advance education for the public benefit of young people in northamptonshire and the neighbouring counties of England seeking an education or career in the dramatic arts, dance or music through the provision of financial assistance, informal training and teaching, and the opportunity to practice and develop the craft of dramatic arts, dance or musical theatre.

## What it funds

Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation 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 buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation reported income of £18.8k and spending of £21k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £77.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (irchesterplayers.co.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 Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation fund?

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

### Does Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation give each year?

The register does not break out Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £21k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.5k a year.

### How large is Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation?

In its latest reported year Irchester Players Charitable Incorporated Organisation reported income of £18.8k and spending of £21k.


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