DRAKE CALLEJA TRUST
The Drake Calleja Trust provides scholarships, educational and performance opportunities to outstanding classical musicians. The Trust aims to work in genuine partnership with other organisations within music and the arts and supports performing classical musicians of any nationality studying in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £19,356 at the end of the financial year, having received £175,000 in donations and incurred £154,617 in charitable expenditure. The trustees consider the entity to be a going concern, relying on continued funding and support from a director. The filing notes there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The total of donations received during the year ended 31 May 2025 related to unrestricted private donations from one of the charity's trustees, Mr. J J-P Drake, was £175,000” — page 17
“The Trustees consider that the company is a going concern on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support from the director will be continued to be received.” — page 6
“Mr. Bryan Evans, who is a trustee of the charity, received £5,461 during the year ended 31 May 2025 in respect of auditioning and piano accompanist work on an arm's length basis at concerts for musicians selected for scholarships awarded by the charity.” — page 17
“Mr. Bryan Evans, who is a trustee of the charity, received £5,461 during the year ended 31 May 2025 in respect of auditioning and piano accompanist work on an arm's length basis at concerts for musicians selected for scholarships awarded by the charity.” — page 17
“At 31 May 2025, the charity owed £4,000 (2024: £4,500) to The Drake Foundation, a private company limited by guarantee without share capital. The Drake Foundation is controlled by Mr. J J-P Drake, a trustee of the charity.” — page 17
“Mr. Bryan Evans, who is a trustee of the charity, received £5,461 during the year ended 31 May 2025 in respect of auditioning and piano accompanist work on an arm's length basis at concerts for musicians selected for scholarships awarded by the charity.” — page 17
“At 31 May 2025, the charity owed £4,000 (2024: £4,500) to The Drake Foundation, a private company limited by guarantee without share capital. The Drake Foundation is controlled by Mr. J J-P Drake, a trustee of the charity.” — page 17
Trustees
- Bryan Evans
- JAMES JEAN-PIERRE DRAKE
- Lord Colin Moynihan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £175k | £155k |
| 31/05/2024 | £280k | £179k |
| 31/05/2023 | £119k | £244k |
| 31/05/2022 | £188k | £224k |
| 31/05/2021 | £113k | £128k |
Common questions
Is DRAKE CALLEJA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £19,356 at the end of the financial year, having received £175,000 in donations and incurred £154,617 in charitable expenditure. The trustees consider the entity to be a going concern, relying on continued funding and support from a director. The filing notes there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £200k |
| AMAR-FRANSES AND FOSTER-JENKINS TRUST | 1 | £179k |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | 1 | £155k |
| HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST | 1 | £118k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £79k |
Charities like this
- DRAKE MUSIC
- THE JULIAN BREAM TRUST
- DRAGON SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- DR CHALLONER'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- DRUKPA TRUST
- COUNTESS OF MUNSTER MUSICAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAKE CALLEJA TRUST | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| DRAKE MUSIC | £522k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE JULIAN BREAM TRUST | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DRAGON SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £25.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DR CHALLONER'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £358k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| DRUKPA TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |