Arts audience

The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust funds United Kingdom Registered Charities operating in the UK in the fields of the advancement of the arts, health and medical welfare and environmental protection or improvement.

The Trustees will consider applications for core costs or projects and are very conscious of the work involved in applying for a grant and encourage charities to consider whether their work aligns with the Trust’s priorities for the next three years before submitting an application.

The charity seeks to promote the works of British composers by supporting the performance of compositions that have been undeservedly neglected.

By providing grants, the charity focuses on the performance of new works and the subsequent performance of underperformed works, particularly chamber music, by British composers, including Francis Routh.

The charity supports a range of costs, normally up to £1,000, to facilitate the performance of deserving works by a composer, either living or dead, born in or resident in the UK. These can include:

The aim of this programme is to support individuals and organisations who have experienced barriers to accessing our funding. Creative Steps aims to address this by supporting artists, creatives, and organisations throughout their developmental journey.

You’ll find full details on the programme in the Guidelines.

There are Creative Steps programmes for Individuals and Organisations.

Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment nor can the fund be used to match other Creative Scotland funds.

Each applicant may apply for an award of between £250 and £1,000.

Online applications for charities whose annual turnover is less than £150,000.

Small Grants Scheme (£2000 -10,000) supporting charities registered and operating in the United Kingdom, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities.

The Sir George Dyson Trust was established in 1988 to advance the understanding and appreciation of music by the composer and former Director of the Royal College of Music, Sir George Dyson (1883-1964).

The Trust offers financial awards based solely on the merit of the application and, in addition to performance-based projects, encourages the academic study of Dyson's manuscripts, writings, scores, drafts and memoranda.

Recent projects supported by the Trust include critically acclaimed recordings, performances, choral workshops, and study days.

The Alec Dickson trust supports young people who, through volunteering or community service, aim to enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society. 

Funding is typically up to £500 – for more information on applying, please see the charity’s website.

Grants are available to registered charities, both local and national, that are working for the relief of poverty, distress and sickness and the advancement of education, religion and charitable purposes which benefit communities in Dorset and West Hampshire.