KEYBOARD CHARITABLE TRUST FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS
To bring talented young keyboard players before the public, by developing new performing opportunities and new audiences. It organises recitals which serve to introduce them to the public and to members of the music profession who can assist their careers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit on unrestricted funds of £122 and holds free reserves of £190,912. The trustees report that funding from Mr Bulgari has ceased, meaning the regular supply of significant annual income is no longer available, and additional income is vital to sustain the programme. Consequently, the trustees consider the continuing viability of the trust assured based on current reserves and anticipated guaranteed future income.
What the accounts disclose
“In the current and foreseeable circumstances, it is the policy of the Trustees not to maintain a specific level of reserves.” — page 8
“The ability of the company to undertake its activities is largely dependent upon the receipt of donations and revenue from charitable activities. Those revenues cannot be guaranteed and are heavily dependent upon the efforts and contributions of the staff, the executive and the trustees.” — page 15
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER AXWORTHY ARAM
- DR ELENA VOROTKO ARAM
- DR MORITZ VON BREDOW
- Hao Yao
- Herr Gerrit Glaner
- Maestro Evgeny Igorevitch Kissin
- NICOLA BULGARI
- Oleksandr Grynyuk
- Professor Leslie John Howard
- Rufus Nathaniel Abbott Stilgoe
- SIR GEOFFREY NICE KC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £130k | £111k |
| 31/03/2024 | £87k | £131k |
| 31/03/2023 | £93k | £125k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £99k |
| 31/03/2021 | £106k | £71k |
Common questions
Is KEYBOARD CHARITABLE TRUST FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit on unrestricted funds of £122 and holds free reserves of £190,912. The trustees report that funding from Mr Bulgari has ceased, meaning the regular supply of significant annual income is no longer available, and additional income is vital to sustain the programme. Consequently, the trustees consider the continuing viability of the trust assured based on current reserves and anticipated guaranteed future income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £17k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £10k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £250k |
| HUO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £204k |
Charities like this
- Saffron Music Trust
- BRIGHTON AND HOVE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY LIMITED
- MUSICIANS BENEVOLENT FUND
- B:MUSIC LTD
- YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST
- OXFORD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEYBOARD CHARITABLE TRUST FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| Saffron Music Trust | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| BRIGHTON AND HOVE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY LIMITED | £505k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MUSICIANS BENEVOLENT FUND | £5.7m | — | 14 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| B:MUSIC LTD | £13.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST | £815k | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |