EPIPHANY ARTS TRUST
Epiphany aims to bring inspiring and evocative music to the general public and the vulnerable in society, sometimes in collaboration with visual and other artists, with the aim to broaden perspectives, to bring enjoyment, hope and emotional healing. We do this primarily through improvised music as well as through classical and other concerts where we play a variety of different music.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS") ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE USE OF MUSIC IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,024 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £31,591. The trustees describe the financial position as stable and healthy, supported by regular donors, though they note a specific gap regarding administrator honoraria that they are seeking to close through grant funding.
What the accounts disclose
“this was revised to a figure of £5,000 — about 1/6 of our annual expenditure”
“Subject to the unknown term and impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the directors consider that the charity remains viable for the year ahead subject to continued adequate financial support.” — page 13
“Linda Entwistle received £6,720 (2024 £6,720) for secretarial services provided Richard Williamson £8,850 (2024 £9,525) for Musical Director services required” — page 17
“Linda Entwistle received £6,720 (2024 £6,720) for secretarial services provided” — page 17
“Richard Williamson £8,850 (2024 £9,525) for Musical Director services required” — page 17
“Linda Entwistle received £6,720 (2024 £6,720) for secretarial services provided” — page 17
“Richard Williamson £8,850 (2024 £9,525) for Musical Director services required” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2025
- Volunteers: 18
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2024
- Volunteers: 16
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2023
- Volunteers: 14
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/08/2026)
Trustees
- RICHARD JOHN WILLIAMSONchair
- DAVID WILLIAM DYNE STEEL
- EIRA CECILIA STEEL
- LINDA LOUISA ENTWISTLE
- Marion Matha WHITE
- Matthew James Williamson
- REV ROBERT DAVID WHITE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £30k | £42k |
| 31/05/2024 | £63k | £44k |
| 31/05/2023 | £41k | £45k |
| 31/05/2022 | £33k | £37k |
| 31/05/2021 | £19k | £25k |
Common questions
Is EPIPHANY ARTS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,024 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £31,591. The trustees describe the financial position as stable and healthy, supported by regular donors, though they note a specific gap regarding administrator honoraria that they are seeking to close through grant funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF MARY (MARIST FATHERS) CIO | 1 | £20k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £3k |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE EPIPHANY TRUST
- THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED
- TRUST MUSIC
- EUPHONIOUS FAITH MUSIC SCHOOL
- THE RIPON CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST
- POLYPHONY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIPHANY ARTS TRUST | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE EPIPHANY TRUST | £304k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUST MUSIC | £43k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EUPHONIOUS FAITH MUSIC SCHOOL | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RIPON CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | £37k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |