# Oxford Orpheus

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1169023 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1169023)
- Website: https://www.oxfordorpheus.com
- Latest income: £17.1k; spending £16.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oxford-orpheus

The promotion of the art of choral music for the public benefit through its study and practice and by public performance.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £17.1k | £16.1k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £16.2k | £14.6k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £11.1k | £11.2k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £7,824 | £8,732 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £577 | £385 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) the promotion of the art of choral music for the public benefit through its study and practice and by public performance.2) such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine

## What it funds

Oxford Orpheus is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Oxford Orpheus reported income of £17.1k and spending of £16.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £51k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Oxford Orpheus in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (oxfordorpheus.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

### Is Oxford Orpheus open for applications now?

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

### Where does Oxford Orpheus fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.

### Does Oxford Orpheus give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Oxford Orpheus makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Oxford Orpheus give each year?

The register does not break out Oxford Orpheus's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £16.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.2k a year.

### How large is Oxford Orpheus?

In its latest reported year Oxford Orpheus reported income of £17.1k and spending of £16.1k.


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