MAECENAS
advancement of environmental protection and improvement;prevention or relief of poverty, distress or suffering by appropriate charitable assistance;advancement of education;advancement of the arts, culture and heritage and, any other exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £126,149 from £94,413 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £1,852. Total funds carried forward rose to £27,622, with unrestricted reserves at £23,747. The trustees confirm adequate assets are available to meet obligations and note no ongoing running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations of £119,837 (2024: £62,500) including £66,500 personally from the trustee SP Weil were received during the year.” — page 3
“The Trustees believe that no formal reserves policy is necessary as there are no on-going running costs.” — page 4
“During the year £3,030 (2024: £5,676) was paid to Charles Russell Speechlys where SP Weil is a current partner.” — page 15
“Donations from the unrestricted fund were made to The Handel House Trust Limited of £4,000 (2024 £3,500) and the New English Ballet Theatre of £10,000 (2024: £25,000), all of which SP Weil is a trustee” — page 15
“During the year £3,030 (2024: £5,676) was paid to Charles Russell Speechlys where SP Weil is a current partner.” — page 15
“Donations from the unrestricted fund were made to The Handel House Trust Limited of £4,000 (2024 £3,500) and the New English Ballet Theatre of £10,000 (2024: £25,000), all of which SP Weil is a trustee” — page 15
“During the year £3,030 (2024: £5,676) was paid to Charles Russell Speechlys where SP Weil is a current partner.” — page 15
“Donations from the unrestricted fund were made to The Handel House Trust Limited of £4,000 (2024 £3,500) and the New English Ballet Theatre of £10,000 (2024: £25,000), all of which SP Weil is a trustee” — page 15
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £126k | £124k |
| 31/07/2024 | £94k | £72k |
| 31/07/2023 | £115k | £209k |
| 31/07/2022 | £246k | £281k |
| 31/07/2021 | £399k | £291k |
Common questions
Is MAECENAS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £126,149 from £94,413 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £1,852. Total funds carried forward rose to £27,622, with unrestricted reserves at £23,747. The trustees confirm adequate assets are available to meet obligations and note no ongoing running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JERWOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £761k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £733k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £335k |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £107k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- THE MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
- MCS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
- THE STERLING CHARITY
- GREATER MANCHESTER ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
- MK GALLERY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAECENAS | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION | £2.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MCS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £8.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE STERLING CHARITY | £160k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREATER MANCHESTER ARTS CENTRE LIMITED | £7.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |