# West Midlands Folk Federation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 506630 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/506630)
- Website: https://www.wmff.org.uk
- Latest income: £142; spending £60
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
- Other names: The West Midland Folk Federation (previous)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/west-midlands-folk-federation

The Charity's objects are (1) that the Federation shall promote, and advance education in, the knowledge and practice of British Folk Songs, Dance, Music and other allied traditional activities in the Midlands area. (2) to encourage research of those activities specified in Clause (1)

## 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 Sept 2025 | £142 | £60 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £151 | £10 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £143 | £60 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £91 | £25 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £92 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote and advance education in the knowledge and practice of British Folk songs, dance, music and other allied traditional activities and to encourage research into their origins, development and practice, and disseminate any useful results.

## What it funds

West Midlands Folk Federation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year West Midlands Folk Federation reported income of £142 and spending of £60. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £155 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from West Midlands Folk Federation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wmff.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 West Midlands Folk Federation open for applications now?

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

### Where does West Midlands Folk Federation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull and 5 more areas.

### Does West Midlands Folk Federation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that West Midlands Folk Federation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does West Midlands Folk Federation give each year?

The register does not break out West Midlands Folk Federation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £31 a year.

### How large is West Midlands Folk Federation?

In its latest reported year West Midlands Folk Federation reported income of £142 and spending of £60.


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