The Bliss Trust

Promotion of music and educational awards and grants

Activities & Mission

Promotion of music and educational awards and grants

Grants

The Bliss Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2026): £70,423; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: other defined groups and the general public
What it supports: education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£35,787

Latest Expenditure

£70,423

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 196.8%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2026	£35,787	£70,423	0 / 0
2025	£29,756	£46,317	0 / 0
2024	£22,555	£27,426	0 / 0
2023	£17,611	£14,479	0 / 0
2022	£19,362	£15,941	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bliss Trust

What does The Bliss Trust do?

Promotion of music and educational awards and grants

How much income did The Bliss Trust report in 2026?

The Bliss Trust reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £70k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bliss Trust registered as a charity?

The Bliss Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1987 as charity number 297956. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs The Bliss Trust?

The Bliss Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW DAVID HAITLY BURN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bliss Trust operate?

The Bliss Trust operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Bliss Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Bliss Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297956.