# The Live Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1211251 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1211251)
- Latest income: £53k; spending £5,995
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/live-trust

Established by the UK live music industry and acting for the UK live music industry, the LIVE Trust will deliver funding where it is needed most to help all in our sector thrive. Taking coordinated action the LIVE Trust replicates LIVE's commitment to bringing all sides of the UK live music sector together to work in concert for the benefit of all.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Live Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Live Trust reported income of £53k and spending of £5,995.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Live Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 The Live Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Live Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Live Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Live Trust?

In its latest reported year The Live Trust reported income of £53k and spending of £5,995.


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