LUDLOW SONG

Registered charity 1180822 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To advance, improve and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of music and in particular the art of English language song, in particular but not exclusively by holding an annual festival of English song: The Ludlow English Song Weekend (LESW). LESW is held annually in early April and comprises Song Recitals, Panel Discussions,Masterclasses, Workshops, Film and supporting events.

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Latest income

£50k

Latest spending

£53k

Registered

2018

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £30,381 to £27,397 due to a net expenditure of £2,984 against incoming resources of £50,416. The trustees report that the financial position remains satisfactory with sufficient funds designated to support next year's events. The charity maintains a core reserve target of approximately £15,000 to protect against turbulence in the arts sector.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Festival and events (66% of income)

“Charitable activities: Festival and events 33,270”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: in the order £15,000 (held: £27k)

“All of our reserves are considered to be free reserves, and we consider our "Core reserve" to be in the order £15,000.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Ludlow English Song Weekend (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Prof Anthony John Pinchingchair · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr CLARE PETRONELLA FLORENCE TAYLOR
Dr David Melville
Dr EWART ROBERT CARSON
IAIN NORMAN BURNSIDE · trustee of 2 other charities
MARTIN BUSSEY

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Shropshire · Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/06/2025	£50k	£53k
30/06/2024	£42k	£42k
30/06/2023	£67k	£43k
30/06/2022	£73k	£68k
30/06/2021	£7k	£7k

Common questions

Is LUDLOW SONG financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £30,381 to £27,397 due to a net expenditure of £2,984 against incoming resources of £50,416. The trustees report that the financial position remains satisfactory with sufficient funds designated to support next year's events. The charity maintains a core reserve target of approximately £15,000 to protect against turbulence in the arts sector. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds LUDLOW SONG?

Funders whose own accounts filings name LUDLOW SONG as a grant recipient include GERALD FINZI TRUST, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.

Shared trustees with funders

Register facts shown side by side: a person serves as trustee of both this charity and a funder whose accounts record grants to it. Shared trusteeship is lawful and common; well-run charities manage it through declared-interest procedures.

IAIN NORMAN BURNSIDE — trustee here and at GERALD FINZI TRUST

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
GERALD FINZI TRUST	FY2023	£10k	General Grants
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION	FY2024	£2k	Public Performance