COFFEE CONCERTS TRUST

Registered charity 1095243 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Promoting education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in and around the city of Oxford by the presentation of public concerts and recitals

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Latest income

£95k

Latest spending

£102k

Registered

2003

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £18,216 from £25,002 in the prior year, a decrease of £6,786, while total expenditure of £102,258 exceeded incoming resources of £95,472. The trustees report that the charity remains in a 'strong and stable position' despite increased venue fees, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters required attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Performance takings & CD Sales (95% of income)

“Revenue from the box office forms 95 % of the trust income.” — page 1

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: minimal level, subject only to predicted imminent expenditure in the immediate future (held: £18k)

“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a minimal level, subject only to predicted imminent expenditure in the immediate future.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

SUSAN THERESA CARRDUSchair · trustee of 3 other charities
ANDREW DAVIS · trustee of 2 other charities
IAIN DEREK BELTON · trustee of 2 other charities
SIAN LOUISE EDWARDS · trustee of 2 other charities
STEPHEN ROBERT BANKS · trustee of 2 other charities
VICTORIA CLAIRE HOPE-WALKER · trustee of 2 other charities

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£95k	£102k
31/12/2023	£92k	£91k
31/12/2022	£119k	£91k
31/12/2021	£21k	£33k
31/12/2020	£41k	£38k

Common questions

Is COFFEE CONCERTS TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £18,216 from £25,002 in the prior year, a decrease of £6,786, while total expenditure of £102,258 exceeded incoming resources of £95,472. The trustees report that the charity remains in a 'strong and stable position' despite increased venue fees, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters required attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.