# Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1059169 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1059169)
- Latest income: £8,131; spending £5,811
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 16
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maryport-amateur-operatic-and-dramatic-society

AMATEUR DRAMATICS - PRODUCING AND STAGING AMATEUR PRODUCTIONS IN MARYPORT FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ENJOY.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £8,131 | £5,811 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £29.1k | £5,380 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £4,763 | £4,485 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £5,232 | £3,347 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £1,178 | £1,543 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the society shall be the fostering, encouragement, promotion and performance of music and drama in Maryport and district for such other charitable purposes as the trutees from time to time determine

## What it funds

Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society 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 organisations. In its latest reported year Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £8,131 and spending of £5,811. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £20.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society fund?

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

### Does Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society give each year?

The register does not break out Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £5,811. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,113 a year.

### How large is Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society?

In its latest reported year Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £8,131 and spending of £5,811.


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