# London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1173667 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1173667)
- Website: http://www.lpmam.com/support/
- Latest income: £11k; spending £11k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: London Piano Masters CIO (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-performing-academy-of-music-c-i-o

Providing music scholarships for most able, as well as disadvantaged, students of the London Performing Academy of Music and Masterclasses Obtaining premises for the activities of the London Performing Academy of Music and Masterclasses Arranging and providing scholarships, assistance with obtaining instruments, and creating a music library

## 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 Aug 2025 | £11k | £11k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £21.8k | £21.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £107k | £109k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £78.5k | £76.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objective of the London piano masters CIO is to advance the Music education for the public benefit by:- 1.providing Music scholarships for the most able students, as well as disadvantaged students, of the London piano masters Academy of Music and masterclasses; 2. Hiring, leasing, or purchasing premises for the musical activities of the London piano masters Academy of Music and masterclasses;3. Arranging or providing sponsorships for Music projects of the faculty and students of the London piano masters Academy of Music. This includes: cd and video recording; production and publishing; artist promotion and publicity; organisation of Music festivals, concerts and competitions;4. Helping students and the faculty in buying or hiring their concert instruments; 5. Creating and expanding the sheet Music collection at the library of the London piano masters Academy of Music; 6. Creating and expanding the instrument collection at the museum of the London piano masters Academy of Music; and7. Promote a lifelong engagement with Music through a comprehensive programme of community outreach and crime prevention activities involving Music

## What it funds

London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o reported income of £11k and spending of £11k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £219k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (lpmam.com) 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 London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o fund?

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

### Does London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o give each year?

The register does not break out London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £11k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £43.7k a year.

### How large is London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o?

In its latest reported year London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o reported income of £11k and spending of £11k.


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