# Opera Mint Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1014226 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1014226)
- Latest income: £300; spending £798
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Youthful Promise Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/opera-mint-trust

Formed to support the activities of Opera Mint.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £300 | £798 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £428 | £200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £722 | £600 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,125 | £2,175 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £935 | £300 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the education of the public in the art and technique of Opera and music theatre and in particular the work of youthful promise.

## What it funds

Opera Mint Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Opera Mint Trust reported income of £300 and spending of £798. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £4,073 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Opera Mint Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Opera Mint Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Opera Mint Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Opera Mint Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Opera Mint Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Opera Mint Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Opera Mint Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Opera Mint 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 Dec 2025 was £798. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £815 a year.

### How large is Opera Mint Trust?

In its latest reported year Opera Mint Trust reported income of £300 and spending of £798.


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