NEKO TRUST

Registered charity 1112141 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CATO TRUST

To develop and sustain the live music industry by creating meaningful access, education and career opportunities for young people and adults.

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE THE PROMOTION OF GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE PUBLIC, BOTH WITHIN THE UK AND OVERSEAS, BY SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.

Area of benefit: THE UK AND OVERSEAS

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income

£98k

Latest spending

£95k

Registered

2005

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a negative unrestricted fund balance of £17,088 at year-end, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £28,417. The trustees confirmed they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the forthcoming twelve months, adopting the going concern basis. The organization generated total income of £65,573 against expenditure of £54,244, resulting in a net income for the year.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000

“No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.” — page 19

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-17k)

“The Trustees have examined the charity's reserves which show reserves available at the balance sheet date have increased to a negative balance of £17,088 (2023: negative £28,417). The Trustees are very aware that this position needs to improve, and the level of reserves held will be continuously monitored and reviewed annually by the Trustees at the AGM.” — page 9

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Mr G Rowe received £22,000; Ms C M Ward received £nil.

“The following amounts were received from the charity to trustees for services, during the year: • Ms C M Ward £nil (2023: £2,000) • Mr G Rowe £22,000 (2023: £16,800)” — page 21

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
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Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
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Paying staff
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Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Chloe Ward
Glen Rowe

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£98k	£95k
31/12/2024	£66k	£54k
31/12/2023	£31k	£93k
31/12/2022	£243k	£293k
31/12/2021	£366k	£464k

Common questions

Is NEKO TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a negative unrestricted fund balance of £17,088 at year-end, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £28,417. The trustees confirmed they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the forthcoming twelve months, adopting the going concern basis. The organization generated total income of £65,573 against expenditure of £54,244, resulting in a net income for the year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of NEKO TRUST earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.