FRIENDS OF THE EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC UK
Latest income
£105k
Latest spending
£82k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £89,253 against expenditure of £90,427, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £16,282, which the trustees confirm are sufficient to meet their stated policy of three to six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — above the median for charities its size (£60k)
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three to six months (held: £16k)
“There are sufficient reserves to meet the reserves policy of three to six months.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from John Sandwich
“John Sandwich (the husband of Countess of Sandwich Susan Caroline Sandwich, the charity's Chair) extended an interest free loan of £2,000 to the charity. The loan is due to be repaid before 31st March 2025.” — page 15
“A restricted donation of £4,000 was received during the year from the father of one of the trustees, William Mattar.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from William Mattar's father
“John Sandwich (the husband of Countess of Sandwich Susan Caroline Sandwich, the charity's Chair) extended an interest free loan of £2,000 to the charity. The loan is due to be repaid before 31st March 2025.” — page 15
“A restricted donation of £4,000 was received during the year from the father of one of the trustees, William Mattar.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Countess of Sandwich Susan Caroline Montagu
- LENA SALEH
- LORD JOHN AMBROSE COPE OF BERKELEY
- Usama Tuqan
- WISSAM BOUSTANY
- William Timothy Mattar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £105k | £82k |
| 31/03/2024 | £89k | £90k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £86k |
| 31/03/2022 | £94k | £80k |
| 31/03/2021 | £108k | £90k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income was £89,253 against expenditure of £90,427, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £16,282, which the trustees confirm are sufficient to meet their stated policy of three to six months of expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of FRIENDS OF THE EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC UK earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £250k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £165k |
| THE SACKLER TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE ALBERT AND EUGENIE FROST MUSIC TRUST CIO | 1 | £30k |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |