# Ishirini

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1138755 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1138755)
- Website: http://www.ishirini.co.uk/
- Latest income: £1,595; spending £1,572
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Georgia, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Nepal, Poland, Spain, Tanzania, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ethiopia, Turkey, Egypt, Portugal, Bulgaria
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ishirini

Giving choral concerts and music education workshops worldwide. Raising money for music-and education-related causes, particularly in developing countries.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £1,595 | £1,572 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,586 | £9,460 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,177 | £8,708 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,162 | £7,431 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## 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 .

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Ishirini reported income of £1,595 and spending of £1,572. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £27.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Georgia, India, Israel and Italy and 11 more areas.

## How to apply

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

### 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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