THE VENEZIANA FUND
50% of income, after deduction of expenses, is given to the Venice in Peril Fund for the restoration of Venice. The remaining 50% is given to charities involved in music therapy or the development and nurturing of music talent.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £47,795 and unrestricted reserves of £42,135. The trustees have agreed to hold £10,000 in reserves to facilitate administration, which is below the actual carried forward amount. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the fund received £70,514 (2024: £106,322) from PizzaExpress Ltd.” — page 10
“The Trustees have agreed to hold £10,000 in reserves to facilitate the administration of the Fund.” — page 4
“During the year the fund received £70,514 (2024: £106,322) from PizzaExpress Ltd. E Dove and S Playle are senior managers at Pizza Express Ltd and served as a trustees of the Charity during the year.” — page 10
Trustees
- MATTHEW BENNETT
- Spencer Playle
- TIMOTHY BUCKLAND WARREN
- Victoria Johnston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £78k | £125k |
| 30/06/2024 | £108k | £106k |
| 30/06/2023 | £109k | £51k |
| 30/06/2022 | £49k | £50k |
| 30/06/2021 | £12k | £76k |
Common questions
Is THE VENEZIANA FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £47,795 and unrestricted reserves of £42,135. The trustees have agreed to hold £10,000 in reserves to facilitate administration, which is below the actual carried forward amount. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.