THE EARTHSONG FOUNDATION
The Foundation awards grants for purposes within its objects, with a primary focus on the areas of music education, herbal medicine and environmental regeneration in the UK and overseas.
Objects
3.1 THE OBJECT(S) OF THE CIO ARE:3.1.1 FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO, AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE SUBJECT OF, IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION), MUSIC OR OTHER ARTS;3.1.2 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN THE SCIENCE, STUDY AND PRACTICE OF HERBAL MEDICINE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION):(A) THROUGH THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE RESOURCE TO (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) SHARE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION RELATING TO HERBAL MEDICINE;(B) BY ESTABLISHING BURSARIES IN MEDICAL HERBAL RESEARCH;3.1.3 TO ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND REGENERATION OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY):(A) THE PROMOTION OF BIODIVERSITY;(B) THE PREVENTION OR MITIGATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE; AND(C) THE PROMOTION OF ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING TECHNIQUES;3.1.4 THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH OTHER OBJECTS OR PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £322,517 from £384,905 in the prior year, while charitable expenditure increased to £351,460, resulting in a net expenditure of £28,943. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £180,497, which remains well above the stated policy target of £20,000. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing commitments and that the financial position is sound.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies; Donations from individuals £316,000 (2024 - £384,012) of the income above was attributable to unrestricted funds”
“The Foundation has produced an updated Financial Reserves Policy, stating that it will hold reserves equivalent to £20,000 to cover any unexpected legal costs.” — page 6
“During the year, The Earthsong Foundation paid Saskia Hawkins, Sebastian Pole's step-sister, £19,262 (2024: £18,407) for her work on the Herbal Reality website.” — page 22
“The Earthsong Foundation is related to the Bristol Beacon due to a senior trustee being employed by the Beacon within the financial period. During the year, the Bristol Beacon received a grant from the Earthsong Foundation in the sum of £158,000” — page 22
“During the year, The Earthsong Foundation paid Saskia Hawkins, Sebastian Pole's step-sister, £19,262 (2024: £18,407) for her work on the Herbal Reality website.” — page 22
“The Earthsong Foundation is related to the Bristol Beacon due to a senior trustee being employed by the Beacon within the financial period. During the year, the Bristol Beacon received a grant from the Earthsong Foundation in the sum of £158,000” — page 22
“At the balance sheet date, The Earthsong Foundation holds 100% of the issued share capital and voting rights in its trading subsidiary, Earthsong Seeds Limited, company number 12982914.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Susan Allison Polechair
- PHILIP EDWARD RABY
- Rosa Stephanie Viola Corbishley
- Sebastian Felix Cornwallis Pole
- Thaddeus Jovian Mieczyslaw Korbusz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £323k | £351k |
| 31/03/2024 | £385k | £306k |
| 31/03/2023 | £380k | £245k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE EARTHSONG FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £322,517 from £384,905 in the prior year, while charitable expenditure increased to £351,460, resulting in a net expenditure of £28,943. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £180,497, which remains well above the stated policy target of £20,000. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing commitments and that the financial position is sound. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EARTHSONG FOUNDATION | £323k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | £32k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TEMPLE TREE FOUNDATION | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANDERSON FOUNDATION | £976k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TREESIDE TRUST | £34k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RUSHWORTH FOUNDATION | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |