# The William Walton Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289605 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289605)
- Website: https://www.waltontrust.org
- Latest income: £26.4k; spending £59.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-walton-trust

1. To promote and establish excellence in the performing arts within the UK with special reference to the music of William Walton.2. To introduce the arts to the widest possible audience embracing all ages and abilities.3. To aid educational projects encompassing British music.4. To develop a wide range of masterclasses.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The William Walton Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The William Walton Trust reported income of £26.4k and spending of £59.4k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The William Walton Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (waltontrust.org) 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 The William Walton Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The William Walton Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The William Walton Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The William Walton Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The William Walton Trust?

In its latest reported year The William Walton Trust reported income of £26.4k and spending of £59.4k.


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