HASTINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO
The charity stages a biennial international piano festival and international piano concerto competition in Hastings, East Sussex providing public concerts and recitals, together with year round educational activities and other musical events designed to encourage the appreciation of music among all age groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £20,751 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £148,566. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £140,403 were below the projected target of £159,900 for the upcoming competition year, but they believe future organizational changes will support the charity's continued activities.
What the accounts disclose
“This is below the projected target of £159,900 (2024: £77,000) for the next year” — page 5
“During the year donations totalling 10,000 (2024: £20,000) and membership subscriptions of £700 (2024: £5,600) were received from trustees of the charity.” — page 21
“In addition, donations of £20,665 (2024: £145,000) were received from the Kowitz Family Foundation (UK) Limited, a charity in which Mrs S H Kowitz is a trustee” — page 21
“During the year donations totalling 10,000 (2024: £20,000) and membership subscriptions of £700 (2024: £5,600) were received from trustees of the charity.” — page 21
“In addition, donations of £20,665 (2024: £145,000) were received from the Kowitz Family Foundation (UK) Limited, a charity in which Mrs S H Kowitz is a trustee” — page 21
“During the year donations totalling 10,000 (2024: £20,000) and membership subscriptions of £700 (2024: £5,600) were received from trustees of the charity.” — page 21
“In addition, donations of £20,665 (2024: £145,000) were received from the Kowitz Family Foundation (UK) Limited, a charity in which Mrs S H Kowitz is a trustee” — page 21
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2024)
Trustees
- Sarah Helena Kowitzchair
- Alistair Keith
- Diahann Brown
- Dr Richard Wray
- Jennifer Yeo MBE
- Jonathan Marten
- Norman Charles Strickland
- Terence Nicholas Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £256k | £277k |
| 30/06/2024 | £638k | £474k |
| 30/06/2023 | £167k | £163k |
| 30/06/2022 | £386k | £385k |
| 30/06/2021 | £10 | £0 |
Common questions
Is HASTINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £20,751 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £148,566. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £140,403 were below the projected target of £159,900 for the upcoming competition year, but they believe future organizational changes will support the charity's continued activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HASTINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HASTINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO as a grant recipient include THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION, THE MARCHUS TRUST, The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Culture and Recreation |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £3k | Culture and Recreation |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |