THE GRASSHOPPER MUSIC TRUST
Grasshopper Music Trust supports the promotion and appreciation of music (in particular classical music) among members of the public, with particular focus on young people, through the provision of grants. The charity operates across the UK and is based in London. At present it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £186,556 at the end of the financial year, which exceeds its stated prudent target of approximately £140,000 required to underwrite the next two concerts. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that all funds are restricted to specific charitable activities with no fixed ongoing obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 31 December 2025 the charity received donations from individuals of £54,634, plus Gift Aid of £12,570, £13,500 from Arts Council England and donations from trusts and foundations of £68,147.” — page 6
“However the trustees have decided it would be prudent to maintain at any time sufficient funds to underwrite the next two OFO concerts. Currently this equates to about £140,000, but this sum will be reviewed annually.” — page 6
Trustees
- Donald Sturrockchair
- Alexandra Maitland Dinwiddie
- Thomas Richard Bowes
- Thorvald Tristan Carl Blough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £151k | £147k |
| 31/12/2024 | £234k | £123k |
| 31/12/2023 | £99k | £89k |
| 31/12/2022 | £108k | £46k |
Common questions
Is THE GRASSHOPPER MUSIC TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £186,556 at the end of the financial year, which exceeds its stated prudent target of approximately £140,000 required to underwrite the next two concerts. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that all funds are restricted to specific charitable activities with no fixed ongoing obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GRASSHOPPER MUSIC TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GRASSHOPPER MUSIC TRUST as a grant recipient include Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2024 | £2k | Grant |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2023 | £2k | School Uniform/General |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NISBET TRUST | 2 | £350k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 2 | £8k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £137k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £102k |
| THE BEAVERBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- THE ALBERT AND EUGENIE FROST MUSIC TRUST CIO
- THE GRASSROOTS TRUST
- THE MUSICSPACE TRUST
- HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST
- THREE MONKIES TRUST
- BRISTOL MUSIC TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRASSHOPPER MUSIC TRUST | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALBERT AND EUGENIE FROST MUSIC TRUST CIO | £473k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GRASSROOTS TRUST | £486k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSICSPACE TRUST | £437k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | £638k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THREE MONKIES TRUST | £11.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |