THE PLEYEL TRUST
Our concerts are designed to educate and inform through more than just the performance of music. Spoken introductions are a crucial part of our presentation, offering our audiences a broader understanding of the fundamental place that music holds in our culture, socially and politically, both now and from a historical perspective.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated unrestricted income of £33,442 against unrestricted expenditure of £26,813, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees confirm that concerts continued after the year end and are planned for the future, with no material uncertainties reported by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust plans to develop reserves sufficient to finance six months of ordinary operations.” — page 3
Trustees
- Adrienne Patricia Spilsbury
- Christopher Smail
- Ian Douglas Laybourn
- Peter Connors
- Roger Miles Turner
- Rosemary Whitesman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £37k | £31k |
| 31/07/2024 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/07/2023 | £29k | £21k |
| 31/07/2022 | £15k | £13k |
| 31/07/2021 | £13k | £7k |
Common questions
Is THE PLEYEL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated unrestricted income of £33,442 against unrestricted expenditure of £26,813, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees confirm that concerts continued after the year end and are planned for the future, with no material uncertainties reported by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.