# The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1109012 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1109012)
- Website: https://earwicker.org/purbeck_village_quire
- Latest income: £1,304; spending £1,386
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole
- Other names: The Purbeck Village Quire (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/purbeck-village-quire-trust-fund

Provides Concerts of West Gallery Music mainly in the county of Dorset but also occasionally in neighbouring counties.

## 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 Jan 2026 | £1,304 | £1,386 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £1,025 | £1,783 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £262 | £600 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £390 | £150 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £10 | £100 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, singing and musical instruments by presentation of public concerts, workshops and related activities.b) to help educate and train adults and young people in music, singing and musical instruments generally.

## What it funds

The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund reported income of £1,304 and spending of £1,386. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £4,019 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (earwicker.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

### Is The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole.

### Does The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £1,386. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £804 a year.

### How large is The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year The Purbeck Village Quire Trust Fund reported income of £1,304 and spending of £1,386.


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