# The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 517274 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/517274)
- Website: https://www.lao.org.uk/nsdos
- Latest income: £1,167; spending £2,309
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent City, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/north-staffordshire-and-district-organ-society

To promote public education and appreciation of the organ and organ music of all periods.To promote regular organ recitals and educational masterclasses open to all members of the public.To promote regular visits to see, hear and play various organs in the surrounding area.To provide opportunities for young organists starting their career to give recitals.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £1,167 | £2,309 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £3,603 | £3,910 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £3,377 | £2,635 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £6,790 | £6,016 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £1,477 | £2,321 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in the study of the art of music with special reference to liturgical and orga music.

## What it funds

The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society reported income of £1,167 and spending of £2,309. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £17.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent City and Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (lao.org.uk) 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 North Staffordshire and District Organ Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent City and Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society give each year?

The register does not break out The North Staffordshire and District Organ 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 Oct 2025 was £2,309. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,438 a year.

### How large is The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society?

In its latest reported year The North Staffordshire and District Organ Society reported income of £1,167 and spending of £2,309.


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