# The Martin Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1126641 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126641)
- Website: https://www.doctormartintrust.com
- Latest income: £14.7k; spending £15.1k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/martin-bequest

Organise the annual Martin Bequest Brass Band competion.This is to held one a yearly basis in Darlington or adjacent areas.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Martin Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Martin Bequest reported income of £14.7k and spending of £15.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Martin Bequest in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (doctormartintrust.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 The Martin Bequest open for applications now?

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

### Does The Martin Bequest give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Martin Bequest?

In its latest reported year The Martin Bequest reported income of £14.7k and spending of £15.1k.


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