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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1179223
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The Viola Commissioning Circle is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1179223. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “The Viola Commissioning Circle underwrites commissions of new works for the viola to allow composers to start work before co-commissioner funding has been secured. We will not accept any unsolicited approach regarding a commission, whether from a composer, musician, or any other party, but welcome enquiries from…” Its charitable objects are: “To promote improve develop maintain and advance education and the arts for the public benefit in particular through the promotion support and encouragement of the art of music and all other art forms and specifically but not exclusively by Commissioning or supporting the Commissioning of musical works for the Viola…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £16.5k and spending of £20.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£16.5k
Latest spending
£20.2k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £16.5k | £20.2k |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £1,950 | £5,935 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £5,446 | £16.5k |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £952 | £0 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £1,912 | £18.4k |
Charitable objects
To promote improve develop maintain and advance education and the arts for the public benefit in particular through the promotion support and encouragement of the art of music and all other art forms and specifically but not exclusively by Commissioning or supporting the Commissioning of musical works for the Viola with or without other instruments or voices which in connection therewith may include public performances, master classes, coaching, open rehearsals, workshops, talks and lectures, outreach programmes, publication of scores and parts and recordings.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Trustees
- 3
What The Viola Commissioning Circle funds
The Viola Commissioning Circle is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £61k in total.
How to apply to The Viola Commissioning Circle
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Viola Commissioning Circle in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (viola-cc.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 Viola Commissioning Circle
Is The Viola Commissioning Circle open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Viola Commissioning Circle is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Viola Commissioning Circle fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.
Does The Viola Commissioning Circle give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Viola Commissioning Circle makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Viola Commissioning Circle give each year?
The register does not break out The Viola Commissioning Circle's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £20.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.2k a year.
How large is The Viola Commissioning Circle?
In its latest reported year The Viola Commissioning Circle reported income of £16.5k and spending of £20.2k.
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