ALBERT COOPER MUSIC CHARITABLE TRUST
Supplying grants to young musicians between ages 18 and 21; receiving fulltime education at a recognised music college/academy. Priority is given to those who play/wish to purchase an instrument; violin, viola, or cello. Have the potential to make a career as professionals; teaching or performing. Applicants required to attend an audition. Applications received between September & January.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is fully funded by an investment legacy, with profits from stocks and shares being reinvested. The trustees report that grants totaling £93,500 were made during the year, and unrestricted cash funds stood at £11,464 at the year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters were identified.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- GEOFFREY ANTHONY DENYERchair
- CELIA WILLITT
- DAVID BRINLEY MORRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £108k | £94k |
| 05/04/2024 | £108k | £106k |
| 05/04/2023 | £8k | £33k |
| 05/04/2022 | £8k | £2k |
| 05/04/2021 | £8k | £46k |
Common questions
Is ALBERT COOPER MUSIC CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is fully funded by an investment legacy, with profits from stocks and shares being reinvested. The trustees report that grants totaling £93,500 were made during the year, and unrestricted cash funds stood at £11,464 at the year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | 2 | £1.4m |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £237k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 2 | £43k |
| THE ALBERT AND EUGENIE FROST MUSIC TRUST CIO | 2 | £35k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £300k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £77k |
Charities like this
- THE ALBERT AND EUGENIE FROST MUSIC TRUST CIO
- COUNTESS OF MUNSTER MUSICAL TRUST
- HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST
- THE MAYOR OF LONDON'S FUND FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
- AWARDS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
- THE MUSIC IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERT COOPER MUSIC CHARITABLE TRUST | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALBERT AND EUGENIE FROST MUSIC TRUST CIO | £473k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COUNTESS OF MUNSTER MUSICAL TRUST | £202k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST | £155k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MAYOR OF LONDON'S FUND FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS | £878k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| AWARDS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS | £2.5m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | within | 5.5% | no doubt |