UK funding workspaceParagon Music Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 280203
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Paragon Music Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 280203. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol City. The register describes its activities as: “THE PARAGON CONCERT SOCIETYOFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORTTO PERFORMANCES BY ORCHESTRAS GROUPS AND CHOIRS PERFORMING CLASSICAL MUSIC IN BRISTOL BATH SOUTH GLOUS AND N SOMERSET.WE ALSO SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION PROJECTS AIMED AT YOUNG PEOPLE. THE SOCIETY DOES NOT GIVE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS.” Its charitable objects are: “With the annual income it receives from the investments of leo reid baker's bequest, the Paragon Music trust aims to encourage and celebrate Music promoted and performed by amateurs and professionals, by offering financial support with guarantee against loss for orchestral, choral, operatic and ensemble performances…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £15.2k and spending of £17.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£15.2k
Latest spending
£17.3k
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £15.2k | £17.3k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12.9k | £14.2k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £14k | £15.1k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £15.3k | £14.7k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £14.7k | £12.8k |
Charitable objects
With the annual income it receives from the investments of leo reid baker's bequest, the Paragon Music trust aims to encourage and celebrate Music promoted and performed by amateurs and professionals, by offering financial support with guarantee against loss for orchestral, choral, operatic and ensemble performances of Music, including new works and jazz. In addition the trust makes grants to fund Music projects especially, but not exclusively, for young people. The trust generally supports groups and performances in any of the four unitary authorities in the Bristol region: city of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset.?
Where it operates
North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol City
- Formerly
- The Paragon Concert Society
- Trustees
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What Paragon Music Trust funds
Paragon Music Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £73.9k in total.
How to apply to Paragon Music Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Paragon Music Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (paragonmusictrust.co.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 about Paragon Music Trust
Is Paragon Music Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Paragon Music Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Paragon Music Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol City.
Does Paragon Music Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Paragon Music Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Paragon Music Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Paragon Music 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 £17.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.8k a year.
How large is Paragon Music Trust?
In its latest reported year Paragon Music Trust reported income of £15.2k and spending of £17.3k.
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