The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation)
Also known as: The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation
The Trustees make an annual award of a cash sum for musical composition and for performance in alternate years. Music students of any nationality being of either sex, below the age of 30, resident in Great Britain or any part of Ireland, as well as British Commonwealth students temporarily resident in Great Britain or Ireland for their musical education.
Activities & Mission
The Trustees make an annual award of a cash sum for musical composition and for performance in alternate years. Music students of any nationality being of either sex, below the age of 30, resident in Great Britain or any part of Ireland, as well as British Commonwealth students temporarily resident in Great Britain or Ireland for their musical education.
Grants
The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £22,099
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- 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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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £18,082 | £22,099 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £17,654 | £23,086 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £17,969 | £32,484 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £17,537 | £16,710 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £149,704 | £152,530 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation)
What does The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) do?
The Trustees make an annual award of a cash sum for musical composition and for performance in alternate years. Music students of any nationality being of either sex, below the age of 30, resident in Great Britain or any part of Ireland, as well as British Commonwealth students temporarily resident in Great Britain or Ireland for their musical education.
How much income did The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) report in 2025?
The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) registered as a charity?
The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 1963 as charity number 313360. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation)?
The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR JONATHAN FREEMAN-ATTWOOD CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) operate?
The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) a registered charity?
Yes — The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation (including The Boise Scholarship Foundation) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313360.
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Also Known As
- The Mendelssohn Scholarship Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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