# Winchmore String Orchestra

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1070537 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1070537)
- Website: https://www.winchmorestrings.co.uk
- Latest income: £7,877; spending £7,665
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Enfield
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/winchmore-string-orchestra

TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,877 | £7,665 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,486 | £6,999 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,591 | £7,885 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,591 | £7,709 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,808 | £4,442 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote, improve , develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of , the art and science of orchestral music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals by the association's Orchestra with or without instrumental soloists and singers and by such other ways as the association, through the committee , shall determine from time to time provided notice is given in advance both to the members of the association and to the patrons of the concert or recital in question , the association may participate in or give concerts or recitals , part of the proceeds of which are donated to nominated registered charities.

## What it funds

Winchmore String Orchestra 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 organisations. In its latest reported year Winchmore String Orchestra reported income of £7,877 and spending of £7,665. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £34.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Winchmore String Orchestra in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (winchmorestrings.co.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 Winchmore String Orchestra open for applications now?

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

### Where does Winchmore String Orchestra fund?

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

### Does Winchmore String Orchestra give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Winchmore String Orchestra makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Winchmore String Orchestra give each year?

The register does not break out Winchmore String Orchestra's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £7,665. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,940 a year.

### How large is Winchmore String Orchestra?

In its latest reported year Winchmore String Orchestra reported income of £7,877 and spending of £7,665.


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