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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1145892
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The Marie Duffy Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1145892. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire, Ireland and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “Provision of financial assistance to Irish Dancers , Musicians . To provide support to the Irish dancing music and language for awards to encourage excellence in performance and education.” Its charitable objects are: “The company’s objects (“objects”) are specifically restricted to the following(1) The advancement of education in irish dance, music and language in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants, scholarships or bursaries and by working with educational institutions offering additional teaching…” In the year to 8 Aug 2025 it reported income of £58 and spending of £58.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£58
Latest spending
£58
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2025 | £58 | £58 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | £20 | £267 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | £540 | £2,240 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | £440 | £11 |
| 8 Aug 2021 | £7,130 | £4,559 |
Charitable objects
The company’s objects (“objects”) are specifically restricted to the following(1) The advancement of education in irish dance, music and language in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants, scholarships or bursaries and by working with educational institutions offering additional teaching opportunities.(2) To promote the art of irish dancing and its related activities of music and language by the provision of funding for projects and activities, in conjunction with academic institutions / regulatory bodies, including choreographing of innovative and original dance pieces, in particular for young students who are in need of financial assistance.
Where it operates
Buckinghamshire, Ireland, Scotland
- Trustees
- 3
What The Marie Duffy Foundation funds
The Marie Duffy Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 8 Aug 2025, it spent £7,135 in total.
How to apply to The Marie Duffy Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Marie Duffy Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (marie-duffy-foundation.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 about The Marie Duffy Foundation
Is The Marie Duffy Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Marie Duffy Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Marie Duffy Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire, Ireland and Scotland.
Does The Marie Duffy Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Marie Duffy Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Marie Duffy Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Marie Duffy Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 8 Aug 2025 was £58. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,427 a year.
How large is The Marie Duffy Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Marie Duffy Foundation reported income of £58 and spending of £58.
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