# Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 218573 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/218573)
- Latest income: £35.6k; spending £68.9k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/richard-lane-otherwise-tomson

The establishment and maintenance of choral scholarships at Hereford Cathedral School.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson reported income of £35.6k and spending of £68.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson?

In its latest reported year Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson reported income of £35.6k and spending of £68.9k.


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