# Manchester Music Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1208644 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208644)
- Website: https://manchestermusicfoundation.org
- Latest income: £1,460; spending £5
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- 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 services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Mmf (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/manchester-music-foundation

Facilitating and organising opportunities relating to music education in the Greater Manchester area, especially with young people aged 0-25 with barriers to accessing said opportunities

## 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 Mar 2025 | £1,460 | £5 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in greater Manchester by providing advice, assistance, and by organizing and/or funding programmes of Music, education and other activities and byawarding bursaries as a means of:a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible adultsb) advancing education in the subject area by delivering activities and providing information which will increase public learning and knowledge of those young people living in the area c) providing and/or funding recreational and leisure time activity in the interest of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth with a view to improving theconditions of life of such persons

## What it funds

Manchester Music Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training 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 services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Manchester Music Foundation reported income of £1,460 and spending of £5.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Manchester Music Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (manchestermusicfoundation.org) 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 Manchester Music Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Manchester Music Foundation fund?

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

### Does Manchester Music Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Manchester Music Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Manchester Music Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5.

### How large is Manchester Music Foundation?

In its latest reported year Manchester Music Foundation reported income of £1,460 and spending of £5.


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