# Vortex Jazz Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1099088 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1099088)
- Company number: 04326272
- Website: https://www.vortexfoundation.org.uk
- Latest income: £6,027; spending £5,961
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: The Vortex Jazz Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/vortex-jazz-foundation

The principal activity is supporting the work of the Vortex Jazz Club. In particular to advance the education of the public by promoting the continuing development, greater awareness and understanding and appreciation of jazz and related music and other arts.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £6,027 | £5,961 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £4,449 | £1,493 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £564 | £1,754 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £10.3k | £10.7k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £12.1k | £4,720 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public mainly but not exclusively in north and east London by promoting the continuing development, greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of Jazz and related music and other arts

## What it funds

Vortex Jazz Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Vortex Jazz Foundation reported income of £6,027 and spending of £5,961. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Nov 2025, it spent £24.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Vortex Jazz Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (vortexfoundation.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

### Is Vortex Jazz Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Vortex Jazz Foundation fund?

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

### Does Vortex Jazz Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Vortex Jazz Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Vortex Jazz Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Vortex Jazz Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2025 was £5,961. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,928 a year.

### How large is Vortex Jazz Foundation?

In its latest reported year Vortex Jazz Foundation reported income of £6,027 and spending of £5,961.


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