EAVESDROPPING CIO
eavesdropping is an artist-run organisation dedicated to the sharing of new music and new ways of thinking about music. Activity includes a festival, a podcast and artist development opportunities. Our charitable objects are the advancement of the performing arts, specifically music, for the public benefit, and the advancement of the education of the public in general in the subject of music.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £9,746 in cash funds at the year’s end, with a stated reserves policy to hold £2,000 in the main charity account. Reserves were depleted to zero in 2023 and are described as slowly being replenished, with no material uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves of £2000 are to be held in the main charity account, allowing artists to be paid 50% of their fee even if a whole festival has to be cancelled.”
Trustees
- Fay Mhairi Jennettchair
- Dr Winnie Huang
- Louise Catherine Antonia Marshall
- Rachel Wendy Sears
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £33k | £34k |
| 31/08/2024 | £50k | £40k |
| 31/08/2023 | £16k | £22k |
| 31/08/2022 | £6k | £1k |
| 31/08/2021 | £5k | £10k |
Common questions
Is EAVESDROPPING CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £9,746 in cash funds at the year’s end, with a stated reserves policy to hold £2,000 in the main charity account. Reserves were depleted to zero in 2023 and are described as slowly being replenished, with no material uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.