# Youth Music

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 519243 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/519243)
- Company number: 02119694
- Website: https://www.youth-music.co.uk
- Latest income: £2,288; spending £2,574
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Cumbria, Lancashire
- Other names: The Lytham Promenade Orchestra (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/youth-music-519243

FURTHERING AND MAINTAINING AN INTEREST IN MUSIC FOR YOUNG PEOPLE,PRESENTING MUSIC CONCERTS CATERING FOR ALL TASTES, AND,RAISING MONIES FOR CHURCHES, CHARITIES AND OTHER WORTHWHILE CAUSES.TRADING NAMES:-YOUTH MUSICLYTHAM PROMENADE ORCHESTRACAMERATA LIDUN

## Open and forthcoming schemes (1)

- [Trailblazer Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/c1672e15-acbd-4532-885d-3739d30bb2f9): Open, £2,000 – £30k, deadline 20 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,288 | £2,574 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,073 | £2,613 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,081 | £2,231 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,898 | £1,698 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £524 | £1,318 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To advance the musical education and training of children and young persons through the formation of an ochestra or orchestras composed of such persons. 2. To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of Music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals, and; 3. To assist financially or otherwise other charities or charitable purposes.

## What it funds

Youth Music is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Youth Music reported income of £2,288 and spending of £2,574. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £10.4k in total.

Its 1 live scheme on OpenGrant is tagged as education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science and open to charity / VCSE. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria and Lancashire.

## How to apply

1 scheme from Youth Music is open or forthcoming on OpenGrant as of 5 Nov 2026. At least one listed scheme is open to applications.

OpenGrant does not take applications: follow the scheme's own link and check the funder's guidance before preparing a bid.

- [Trailblazer Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/c1672e15-acbd-4532-885d-3739d30bb2f9): Deadline: 20 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT; £2,000 – £30k; apply via youthmusic.org.uk

## Questions

### Is Youth Music open for applications now?

Yes as of 5 Nov 2026: OpenGrant lists 1 open or forthcoming scheme from Youth Music; the soonest deadline is 20 Nov 2026 for Trailblazer Fund. Confirm the dates on the funder's own guidance before applying.

### Does Youth Music accept unsolicited applications?

Yes for at least one scheme: 1 of its 1 live scheme on OpenGrant is open to applications rather than by invitation only as of 5 Nov 2026. Each scheme page links to the funder's application guidance.

### What is a typical grant from Youth Music?

OpenGrant has no 360Giving grant data for Youth Music. Its live schemes state awards of £2,000 – £30k; each scheme page gives the exact range.

### Where does Youth Music fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria and Lancashire.

### Does Youth Music give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Youth Music makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Youth Music give each year?

The register does not break out Youth Music's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £2,574. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,087 a year.


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