The Sickle Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1139438
The Sickle Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1139438. The register describes its activities as: “THE SICKLE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE ENJOYMENT, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS. WE SEEK TO HELP YOUNG MUSICIANS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TOWARDS SECURING CAREERS AS PERFORMERS E.G. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE COST OF STUDIES AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF OUTSTANDING POSTGRADUATE OR…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £0 and spending of £6,270.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The Sickle Foundation funds
The Sickle Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Sickle Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sickle Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (sicklefoundation.org.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 about The Sickle Foundation
Is The Sickle Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sickle Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Sickle Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Sickle Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Sickle Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Sickle Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £6,270.
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