THE CECCHETTI SOCIETY TRUST
The main objective is the advancement of the education of the public in the art of classical ballet and in particular that art as perpetrated by the Cecchetti Method to include the furtherance of the Cecchetti Method of training, the holding of classes or courses in classical ballet, organising conferences and seminars on teaching methods and the publication of educational literature on ballet.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds substantial free reserves of £1,631,889 against total funds of £1,631,989, providing a strong financial buffer. However, the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £2,044 for the year, driven by a £52,253 loss on investments which reduced the overall fund balance from the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £59,774 (2024: £61,689), including £52,590 (2024: £53,655) from investments” — page 13
“£154 donation was received from one of the trustees during the year (2024: £nil)” — page 24
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/06/2025)
Trustees
- Elisabeth Swanchair
- Catherine Hutchon
- Diane van Schoor
- Eileen McKendry-Gray
- Janine Griffis
- Kristina Rogge
- Richard Denholm Thom
- Ruth Brill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £60k | £62k |
| 31/08/2024 | £62k | £83k |
| 31/08/2023 | £124k | £70k |
| 31/08/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE CECCHETTI SOCIETY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds substantial free reserves of £1,631,889 against total funds of £1,631,989, providing a strong financial buffer. However, the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £2,044 for the year, driven by a £52,253 loss on investments which reduced the overall fund balance from the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.