# The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170495 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170495)
- Website: http://www.philharmonia.co.uk
- Latest income: £36.8k; spending £28k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/philharmonia-orchestra-in-bedford-trust

The advancement of the education of the public in the Borough of Bedford through the promotion and support of the art of music. In particular by the promotion and support of the following: - The residence of the Philharmonia Orchestra in the Borough - Such other free of charge educational activities as may be carried out by the Philharmonia and others in the Borough

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust reported income of £36.8k and spending of £28k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (philharmonia.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

### Is The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust?

In its latest reported year The Philharmonia Orchestra in Bedford Trust reported income of £36.8k and spending of £28k.


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