# Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 271240 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/271240)
- Latest income: £18.8k; spending £8,829
- 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: City of Westminster
- Other names: W A C S Music Fund (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/westminster-abbey-choir-school-music-association

Furtherance of educational aims of Westminster Abbey Choir School through support of its musical activities and related activities of public benefit

## 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 | £18.8k | £8,829 | not filed |
| 29 Sept 2024 | £12.4k | £13.7k | not filed |
| 29 Sept 2023 | £12.2k | £8,566 | not filed |
| 29 Sept 2022 | £10.3k | £7,036 | not filed |
| 29 Sept 2021 | £2,021 | £5,020 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To further the musical activities of the school in any way that the association shall think fit and in particular but not so as to restrict in any way the association's absolute discretion in this respect, by the establishment of a fund by the provision and/or improvement of building or other suitable premises, by the provision or replacement or repair of plant, equipment and furniture, and by the provision of scholarships, bursaries or awards and/or the provision of other amenities and/or services.

## What it funds

Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association 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 Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association reported income of £18.8k and spending of £8,829. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £43.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Westminster.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association in its sources (last checked 5 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 Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Westminster.

### Does Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association give each year?

The register does not break out Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association'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 £8,829. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,629 a year.

### How large is Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association?

In its latest reported year Westminster Abbey Choir School Music Association reported income of £18.8k and spending of £8,829.


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