# Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1003907 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1003907)
- Latest income: £4,130; spending £3,997
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Worcestershire
- Other names: Worcester Lodge No 280 Choral Scholarship (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/worcester-lodge-no-280-bicentenary-choral-foundation-scholarship

To create and operate a fund to support a chorister in Worcester Cathedral Choir

## 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 | £4,130 | £3,997 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,126 | £3,560 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,584 | £3,060 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,209 | £3,563 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,874 | £3,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote improve develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of Choral music in all its aspects and in particular by the provision of financial support for the general and musical education of a chorister of Worcester cathedral choir ( for further details see clause 3 of the declaration of trust)

## What it funds

Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship reported income of £4,130 and spending of £3,997. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £17.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship in its sources (last checked 4 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 Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship fund?

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

### Does Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship give each year?

The register does not break out Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship'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 £3,997. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,436 a year.

### How large is Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship?

In its latest reported year Worcester Lodge No 280 Bicentenary Choral Foundation Scholarship reported income of £4,130 and spending of £3,997.


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