THE CONCERT ARTISTES ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND
Provides financial and medical assistance to our members
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £18,257, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £35,000 (six months of expenditure). The charity reported a net expenditure of £56,185 for the year, driven by increased grant payments, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £940,209 to £884,024.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees considered that the ideal level of reserves as at 30 September 2025 would be six months of resources expended which equates to approximately £35,000.” — page 3
“Charges were made by the Concert Artistes' Association of £3,600 (2024 - £3,600) in respect of use of the office at 20 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HP and for general administration expenses.” — page 13
Trustees
- Avril Ann Gaynor
- CHRIS EMMETT
- Michael Noel McManus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £29k | £53k |
| 30/09/2024 | £27k | £70k |
| 30/09/2023 | £27k | £55k |
| 30/09/2022 | £308k | £47k |
| 30/09/2021 | £30k | £43k |
Common questions
Is THE CONCERT ARTISTES ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £18,257, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £35,000 (six months of expenditure). The charity reported a net expenditure of £56,185 for the year, driven by increased grant payments, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £940,209 to £884,024. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.