# Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 279489 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/279489)
- Latest income: £746; spending £40
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/simon-clarkson-memorial-fund

Advancement of musical Education

## 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 Mar 2025 | £746 | £40 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £153 | £40 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £901 | £1,040 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £264 | £80 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £379 | £300 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of musical education in peter symonds college winchester by the provision of musical instruments, improving facilities provided by the college for the study of music and such other things which shall further the objects of the trust.

## What it funds

Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund reported income of £746 and spending of £40. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £1,500 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund in its sources (last checked 4 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 Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund fund?

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

### Does Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Simon Clarkson Memorial 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 Mar 2025 was £40. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £300 a year.

### How large is Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year Simon Clarkson Memorial Fund reported income of £746 and spending of £40.


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