THE PEASMARSH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL TRUST
The charitable company's objects are to promote, improve, develop and maintain education in the appreciation and knowledge of the art and science of music. During this financial year it achieved these objects through concerts by members of The Florestan Trio & other renowned artists including a festival in Peasmarsh, East Sussex, & educational activities including the Festival education programme.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £133,087 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy aim of covering approximately six months of operating expenses. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £8,998 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income, though it remains in a positive net asset position.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim of the Trustees has been to retain sufficient reserves to cover approximately six months of operating expenses.” — page 5
“The total amount of donations received from eight trustees during the year, without conditions, totalled £6,550 (2023: £4,550). Page 15” — page 17
Trustees
- David Brierwood
- Deborah Anne Rowland
- Graham Dunning
- Julia Frances Sebline
- Patricia Mary Nathalie Millett
- Richard Alexander Jennings
- Victoria Anne Godwin Dyer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £123k | £132k |
| 31/12/2023 | £97k | £104k |
| 31/12/2022 | £161k | £97k |
| 31/12/2021 | £112k | £76k |
| 31/12/2020 | £48k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE PEASMARSH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £133,087 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy aim of covering approximately six months of operating expenses. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £8,998 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income, though it remains in a positive net asset position. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PEASMARSH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PEASMARSH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE VERNON ELLIS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VERNON ELLIS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £15k |
| THE HELEN HAMLYN TRUST | 1 | £2.5m |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £39k |
| OLD POSSUM'S PRACTICAL TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £10k |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- KEYNSHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION LTD
- CAMBRIDGE SUMMER MUSIC LTD
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT TRUST
- WILTONS MUSIC HALL
- THE ABSOLUTE MUSIC TRUST
- THE JULIAN BREAM TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PEASMARSH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KEYNSHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION LTD | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CAMBRIDGE SUMMER MUSIC LTD | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WILTONS MUSIC HALL | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE ABSOLUTE MUSIC TRUST | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |