# The North of England Musical Tournament Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 514277 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/514277)
- Latest income: £900; spending £2,200
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, Stockton-on-tees
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/north-of-england-musical-tournament-trust

To disburse funding for the promotion of musical development in the North of England

## 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 Mar 2025 | £900 | £2,200 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £900 | £2,200 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £900 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,608 | £1,550 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,680 | £1,650 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promoting the study and appreciation of music by the inhabitants of the counties of cleveland,cumbria, Durham, Northumberland, North yorkshire and Tyne and wear.

## What it funds

The North of England Musical Tournament Trust 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The North of England Musical Tournament Trust reported income of £900 and spending of £2,200. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £7,600 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The North of England Musical Tournament 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

### Is The North of England Musical Tournament Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The North of England Musical Tournament Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The North of England Musical Tournament Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland and 1 more area.

### Does The North of England Musical Tournament Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The North of England Musical Tournament Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The North of England Musical Tournament Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The North of England Musical Tournament 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 £2,200. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,520 a year.

### How large is The North of England Musical Tournament Trust?

In its latest reported year The North of England Musical Tournament Trust reported income of £900 and spending of £2,200.


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