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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1188721
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The Melissa Bell Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1188721. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The charity enables young people from deprived backgrounds to engage with and access the performing arts.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:(1) The preservation of health by raising awareness of strokes, diabetes and kidney failure.(2) The advancement of education of children and young people in the performing arts and to further develop their appreciation of and participation in the arts.” In the year to 31 Jan 2024 it reported income of £0 and spending of £96.
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The Melissa Bell Foundation has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£96
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of livesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2024 | £0 | £96 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £14.4k | £499 |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £1,019 | £2,214 |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £9,900 | £500 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:(1) The preservation of health by raising awareness of strokes, diabetes and kidney failure.(2) The advancement of education of children and young people in the performing arts and to further develop their appreciation of and participation in the arts.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What The Melissa Bell Foundation funds
The Melissa Bell Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Jan 2024, it spent £3,309 in total.
How to apply to The Melissa Bell Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Melissa Bell Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (melissabellfoundation.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 Melissa Bell Foundation
Is The Melissa Bell Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Melissa Bell Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Melissa Bell Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Melissa Bell Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Melissa Bell Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Melissa Bell Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Melissa Bell 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 Jan 2024 was £96. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £827 a year.
How large is The Melissa Bell Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Melissa Bell Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £96.
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