# The Leicester and District Organists' Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508033 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508033)
- Website: https://ldoa.org.uk
- Latest income: £48; spending £616
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Leicestershire, Leicester City
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/leicester-and-district-organists-association

Promoting pipe organs and all types of organ music throughout Leicester & Leicestershire region and beyond, being fully inclusive of players and non-players alike .Inter-denominational and inter-faith organisation.

## 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 2023 | £48 | £616 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £292 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £174 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in the study of the art of music with special reference to liturgical and organ music.

## What it funds

The Leicester and District Organists' Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Leicester and District Organists' Association reported income of £48 and spending of £616. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2023, it spent £1,082 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire and Leicester City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Leicester and District Organists' Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (ldoa.org.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 The Leicester and District Organists' Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Leicester and District Organists' Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Leicester and District Organists' Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire and Leicester City.

### Does The Leicester and District Organists' Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Leicester and District Organists' Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Leicester and District Organists' Association give each year?

The register does not break out The Leicester and District Organists' Association'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 2023 was £616. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £361 a year.

### How large is The Leicester and District Organists' Association?

In its latest reported year The Leicester and District Organists' Association reported income of £48 and spending of £616.


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