THE STEPHEN DODGSON CHARITABLE TRUST
The trust's purpose is to advance the understanding and education of the public in respect of music and composers, with particular reference to the music of Stephen Dodgson. Its website at www.stephendodgson.com gives access to very many of Stephen Dodgson?s scores and announces events at which his music is to be played. It also commissions recordings and public performances of Stephen?s music.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves (cash funds) were £78,157 at the year end, which is above its stated minimum bank balance policy of £10,000. The trustees confirm that systems are in place to manage financial risks and that the charity is operating on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust aims to maintain a minimum bank balance of £10,000 to cater for unplanned costs, expenses and unforeseen opportunities to further its objectives.” — page 5
Trustees
- Sir Richard Fieldchair
- Barnaby Tristan Beer
- Edward Bremner
- Jane Dodgson
- Jeremy Hayes
- Lord Alastair John Lyndhurst Aberdare DL
- Professor Stephen Mark Goss
- WILLIAM CONNOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £64k | £77k |
| 31/03/2024 | £85k | £83k |
| 31/03/2023 | £38k | £38k |
| 31/03/2022 | £80k | £47k |
| 31/03/2021 | £71k | £68k |
Common questions
Is THE STEPHEN DODGSON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves (cash funds) were £78,157 at the year end, which is above its stated minimum bank balance policy of £10,000. The trustees confirm that systems are in place to manage financial risks and that the charity is operating on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.