THE FIDELIO CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity's objects are the advancement of education of the public in the arts and in particular in Music, including Opera, Lieder, Composition and Dance.The charity received funds from a family trust in May 2008 which has enabled the charity to solicit applications for grants and to make them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £889,412 to £838,257 due to a net expenditure of £51,155, which exceeded investment income of £27,417. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future and maintain a policy of retaining sufficient funds to sustain future grant-making capacity.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees to retain a fund of sufficient value to maintain adequate grant making capacity for the future.” — page 5
Trustees
- Barbara Arnold
- Dr PATRICIA MORISON
- Elizabeth Rantzen
- JENNIFER MARSHA WINGATE
- ROBERT BOAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £89k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £91k |
| 31/03/2023 | £15k | £99k |
| 31/03/2022 | £9k | £93k |
| 31/03/2021 | £4k | £113k |
Common questions
Is THE FIDELIO CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £889,412 to £838,257 due to a net expenditure of £51,155, which exceeded investment income of £27,417. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future and maintain a policy of retaining sufficient funds to sustain future grant-making capacity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.