UK funding workspaceThe People's Music Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1206410
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The People's Music Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1206410. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit, to advance the education of young people, particularly, but not exclusively, inmusic by awarding such persons bursaries, scholarships, maintenance allowances, grants orgifts-in-kind.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £1,000 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,000
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,000 | £0 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit, to advance the education of young people, particularly, but not exclusively, inmusic by awarding such persons bursaries, scholarships, maintenance allowances, grants orgifts-in-kind.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Also known as
- Pmf
- Trustees
- 3
What The People's Music Fund funds
The People's Music Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to The People's Music Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The People's Music Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (peoplesmusicfund.org) 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 The People's Music Fund
Is The People's Music Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The People's Music Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The People's Music Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does The People's Music Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The People's Music Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The People's Music Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The People's Music Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £0.
How large is The People's Music Fund?
In its latest reported year The People's Music Fund reported income of £1,000 and spending of £0.
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