NICHOLAS BRANSTON FOUNDATION
To promote the education of people under the age of 27 in the skills and practice of musical performance. To this end we promote specialist courses in instrumental and singing performance and provide scholarships to support students in their education to become Music Therapists.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £4,129.21 due to unexpected VAT costs on school fees that could not be recovered through course fees. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £37,131.92, which the trustees confirmed were sufficient to meet foreseeable commitments and absorb the shortfall. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts for the year were £30,836.23. These comprised course fees of £30,269.08, a refund from Cheltenham Ladies College of £532.80 and bank interest of £34.35.” — page 2
Trustees
- Paul Branstonchair
- Anna Brooke
- KATHARINE JANE WOOLLEY
- RACHEL CATHERINE BRANSTON
- VICTORIA MAVROMOUSTAKI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £31k | £35k |
| 30/09/2024 | £34k | £43k |
| 30/09/2023 | £25k | £17k |
| 30/09/2022 | £24k | £26k |
| 30/09/2021 | £22k | £26k |
Common questions
Is NICHOLAS BRANSTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £4,129.21 due to unexpected VAT costs on school fees that could not be recovered through course fees. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £37,131.92, which the trustees confirmed were sufficient to meet foreseeable commitments and absorb the shortfall. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.