# John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1007852 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1007852)
- Latest income: £1,372; spending £5,890
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-fussell-memorial-trust-fund

The support of young musicians of Welsh extraction.

## 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 | £1,372 | £5,890 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £947 | £5,896 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £600 | £7,322 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £115 | £7,509 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £168 | £6,252 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of young musicians who wish to continue their studies in music by encouraging assisting and extending their knowledge and study of music by the provision of an annual scholarship

## What it funds

John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund reported income of £1,372 and spending of £5,890. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £32.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 5 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 John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund fund?

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

### Does John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund'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 £5,890. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,574 a year.

### How large is John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year John Fussell Memorial Trust Fund reported income of £1,372 and spending of £5,890.


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