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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 294166
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Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 294166. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barking and Dagenham, City of London, Havering, Newham and Redbridge and 1 more area. The register describes its activities as: “TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF THE ELDERLY AND BLIND AND/OR DISABLED PERSONS THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF MUSIC.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote the relief of Blind and/or Disabled persons through the medium of Music.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £2,380 and spending of £2,682.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,380
Latest spending
£2,682
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisabilityArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Older peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,380 | £2,682 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,293 | £2,858 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,899 | £3,389 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £632 | £2,807 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £53 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To promote the relief of Blind and/or Disabled persons through the medium of Music.
Where it operates
Barking and Dagenham, City of London, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Essex
- Trustees
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What Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust funds
Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and arts / culture / heritage / science for older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £11.7k in total.
How to apply to Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust 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 about Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust
Is Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barking and Dagenham, City of London, Havering, Newham and Redbridge and 1 more area.
Does Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust'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 £2,682. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,347 a year.
How large is Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust?
In its latest reported year Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust reported income of £2,380 and spending of £2,682.
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