THE VERNON ELLIS FOUNDATION
The charity primarily supports music organisations in a variety of ways but concentrates on programmes to develop young artists and to use music to help education and well-being. It also supports a number of specific health and educational programmes. It is a small charity and does not invite speculative applications. The Trustees are pro-active in working with organisations they wish to help.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,406,941.98 to £1,206,849.70 due to charitable expenditures exceeding incoming resources. The trustees confirm adequate assets are available to fulfill obligations and note no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ policy is to maintain enough reserves for commitments made and continue support of a number of organisations over several years.” — page 4
“Donations, including gift aid, of £125,000 were received from the Trustees without conditions.” — page 11
“Sir Vernon Ellis is a trustee of Live Music Now ( appointed in October 2018) where a donation was made in the year of £5,000” — page 11
“Donations, including gift aid, of £125,000 were received from the Trustees without conditions.” — page 11
“Sir Vernon Ellis is a trustee of Live Music Now ( appointed in October 2018) where a donation was made in the year of £5,000” — page 11
“Donations, including gift aid, of £125,000 were received from the Trustees without conditions.” — page 11
“Sir Vernon Ellis is a trustee of Live Music Now ( appointed in October 2018) where a donation was made in the year of £5,000” — page 11
Trustees
- KATE LOUISE COUSINS
- Mark Bide
- Rev MARY ELIZABETH BIDE
- SIR VERNON JAMES ELLIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £142k | £436k |
| 05/04/2024 | £285k | £475k |
| 05/04/2023 | £299k | £449k |
| 05/04/2022 | £268k | £212k |
| 05/04/2021 | £351k | £168k |
Common questions
Is THE VERNON ELLIS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,406,941.98 to £1,206,849.70 due to charitable expenditures exceeding incoming resources. The trustees confirm adequate assets are available to fulfill obligations and note no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MAYOR OF LONDON'S FUND FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS | 2 | £81k |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | 1 | — |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £993k |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | 1 | £343k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £264k |
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £251k |
| THE CHIMO TRUST CIO | 1 | £90k |
| THE NOTGROVE TRUST | 1 | £43k |
Charities like this
- THE VERNON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
- VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION
- THE PREMISES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME
- The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation
- PROGRESS SESSIONS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE VERNON ELLIS FOUNDATION | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VERNON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | £771k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PREMISES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation | £895k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |