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The Rainbow Dickinson Trust

Also known as: The Bernarr Rainbow Trust, The Bernarr Rainbow Award for School Music Teachers

Supporting music education projects on established pattern - for teachers in schools, young musicians, choirs, orchestras, productions, books, throughout the UK

Activities & Mission

Supporting music education projects on established pattern - for teachers in schools, young musicians, choirs, orchestras, productions, books, throughout the UK

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£34,493
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,387
Latest Expenditure
£34,493

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 109.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£31,387
£34,4930 / 5
2024
£31,662
£24,9630 / 4
2023
£30,521
£34,9350 / 4
2022
£32,530
£54,3600 / 5
2021
£32,576
£24,8090 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rainbow Dickinson Trust

What does The Rainbow Dickinson Trust do?

Supporting music education projects on established pattern - for teachers in schools, young musicians, choirs, orchestras, productions, books, throughout the UK

How much income did The Rainbow Dickinson Trust report in 2025?

The Rainbow Dickinson Trust reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Rainbow Dickinson Trust registered as a charity?

The Rainbow Dickinson Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 1996 as charity number 1058836. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Rainbow Dickinson Trust?

The Rainbow Dickinson Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rainbow Dickinson Trust operate?

The Rainbow Dickinson Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Rainbow Dickinson Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Rainbow Dickinson Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058836.

Details

Contact (address)
Registration Date
25 October 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058836
Charity Number
1058836

Trustees

Bridget Jane Dickinson
FRANCIS CHARLES PORTER DICKINSON
Jasper Edward Peck Dickinson

Also Known As

  • The Bernarr Rainbow Trust
  • The Bernarr Rainbow Award for School Music Teachers

Data & trust

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