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.
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
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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES | 1 | £6.8m |
| ASPEN TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| AL Philanthropies | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £390k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| BRCK Foundation | 1 | £45k |
| D L M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
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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 |
| EARTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £417k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EARTH TRUST | £2.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE | £23.9m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VANDERVELL FOUNDATION | £222k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | £608k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |