# R A Vestey Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1002784 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1002784)
- Latest income: £3,699; spending £4,900
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/r-a-vestey-memorial-trust

To assist with the development and training of the St. EdmundsburyCathedral Choir

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2025 | £3,699 | £4,900 | not filed |
| 3 May 2024 | £3,630 | £3,950 | not filed |
| 3 May 2023 | £3,630 | £1,250 | not filed |
| 3 May 2022 | £3,558 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 3 May 2021 | £3,488 | £3,800 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian religion and the advancement of the education of the public in music in particular by the furtherance of the musical training education and development of the choir of the cathedral church of st. James bury st. Edmunds

## What it funds

R A Vestey Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science 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 R A Vestey Memorial Trust reported income of £3,699 and spending of £4,900. Over its last 5 reported years, to 3 May 2025, it spent £14.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from R A Vestey Memorial Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is R A Vestey Memorial Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from R A Vestey Memorial Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does R A Vestey Memorial Trust fund?

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

### Does R A Vestey Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that R A Vestey Memorial Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does R A Vestey Memorial Trust give each year?

The register does not break out R A Vestey Memorial Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 3 May 2025 was £4,900. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,980 a year.

### How large is R A Vestey Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year R A Vestey Memorial Trust reported income of £3,699 and spending of £4,900.


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