SPIRITATO
The objects of the CIO are to advance education for the public benefit, through the promotion, support andencouragement of music, in particular through research into neglected repertoire, the presentation ofhistorically-aware musical performances on period instruments, and widening performance andknowledge of neglected repertoire, and through publishing recordings and editions, delivery of e
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Spiritato achieved a net surplus of £530 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £47,554 against expenses of £47,025. The charity holds unrestricted reserves (closing cash balance) of £12,298 and explicitly states it does not have a reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants & Donations £27,900 58%”
Trustees
- WILLIAM STUART RUSSELL BMUS MMUSchair
- Dr JOHN MICHAEL BERMAN CBE
- PAUL LAURENT EVERS DOXEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £48k | £47k |
| 31/08/2024 | £27k | £27k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £49k |
| 31/08/2022 | £58k | £58k |
| 31/08/2021 | £10k | £11k |
Common questions
Is SPIRITATO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Spiritato achieved a net surplus of £530 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £47,554 against expenses of £47,025. The charity holds unrestricted reserves (closing cash balance) of £12,298 and explicitly states it does not have a reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPIRITATO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPIRITATO as a grant recipient include CONTINUO FOUNDATION, THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION, THE MARCHUS TRUST, THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £126k | |
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £109k | Project Grant Round 6 |
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £95k | Project Grant Round 5 |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £500 |