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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1138755
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Ishirini is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1138755. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Georgia, India, Israel and Italy and 11 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Giving choral concerts and music education workshops worldwide. Raising money for music-and education-related causes, particularly in developing countries.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the society shall be: 1. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals; 2. To further such charitable purpose or…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,595 and spending of £1,572.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,595
Latest spending
£1,572
- What it funds
- Education / trainingOverseas aid / famine reliefArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,595 | £1,572 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,586 | £9,460 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,177 | £8,708 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,162 | £7,431 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the society shall be: 1. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals; 2. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit .
Where it operates
Throughout England, Georgia, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Nepal, Poland, Spain, Tanzania, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ethiopia, Turkey, Egypt, Portugal, Bulgaria
- Trustees
- 4
What Ishirini funds
Ishirini is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £27.2k in total.
How to apply to Ishirini
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ishirini in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ishirini.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 about Ishirini
Is Ishirini open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ishirini is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Ishirini fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Georgia, India, Israel and Italy and 11 more areas.
Does Ishirini give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Ishirini makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Ishirini give each year?
The register does not break out Ishirini's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £1,572. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,434 a year.
How large is Ishirini?
In its latest reported year Ishirini reported income of £1,595 and spending of £1,572.
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