THE TROTT MUSICAL FOUNDATION
The charity assists any child born, permanently residing in, or being educated at a school maintained by a local authority or having grant maintained status, in the parishes of Sedbergh, Howgill, Firbank, Cautley, Garsdale, Dent and Cowgill in Cumbria, to be educated in the appreciation of the art and science of music, and the teaching of the playing of any musical instrument to any such children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total investment assets valued at £654,069 and cash funds of £51,653 as of September 2025. The trustees report that investment income rose to £31,195, which exceeded grant awards of £30,086, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr Nicola Bryony Jane Cannchair
- Janet Ysobel Sugden
- John Howard Seymour
- Kate Hazel Seymour
- WENDY PRESTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £31k | £40k |
| 30/09/2024 | £30k | £40k |
| 30/09/2023 | £24k | £35k |
| 30/09/2022 | £24k | £28k |
| 30/09/2021 | £23k | £38k |
Common questions
Is THE TROTT MUSICAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total investment assets valued at £654,069 and cash funds of £51,653 as of September 2025. The trustees report that investment income rose to £31,195, which exceeded grant awards of £30,086, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.