# The London Ballet Circle

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1123258 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1123258)
- Website: https://www.tlbc.org.uk
- Latest income: £32.7k; spending £30.8k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-ballet-circle

Arranging talks by artistes and prominent figures; providing opportunities to watch class and rehearsals at schools/companies and to visit dance events; creating an environment for knowledge exchange; sharing information in newsletters and online; liaising with dance organisations and key individuals; awarding bursaries to student dancers; and making other charitable donations in support of dance.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The London Ballet Circle is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The London Ballet Circle reported income of £32.7k and spending of £30.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The London Ballet Circle in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (tlbc.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 London Ballet Circle open for applications now?

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

### Does The London Ballet Circle give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The London Ballet Circle?

In its latest reported year The London Ballet Circle reported income of £32.7k and spending of £30.8k.


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