THE CHARLES HALLE FOUNDATION
The Charles Halle Foundation raises funds to assist the Halle Concerts Society in its non-core activities and in particular to finance foreign tours by the Halle Orchestra, to create opportunities to encourage young British astists and composers, to provide special concerts for young people and to support the Halle's education and outreach programme.
Objects
TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF FOREIGN TOURS BY THE HALLE-ORCHESTRA, THE CREATION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF YOUNG BRITISH ARTISTS AND COMPOSERS AND THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL CONCERTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO AWAKEN THEIR INTEREST IN MUSIC.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves at the year-end were £14,835, which the Trustees consider reasonable given their stated policy target of £10,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £94,791 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £109,624 to £14,833. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that a target reserves level of £10,000 is sufficient as the Foundation continues to receive donations on a regular basis”
“A number of the Trustees have made individual donations to the Charles Hallé Foundation during the year.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
- Grant-making is its main activity
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- David Anthony Butcher
- IAN WISEMAN
- JONATHAN SHERLOCK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £242k | £219k |
| 05/04/2024 | £281k | £376k |
| 05/04/2023 | £367k | £269k |
| 05/04/2022 | £302k | £309k |
| 05/04/2021 | £279k | £281k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARLES HALLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves at the year-end were £14,835, which the Trustees consider reasonable given their stated policy target of £10,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £94,791 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £109,624 to £14,833. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds THE CHARLES HALLE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHARLES HALLE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £225k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 2 | £210k |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| MAECENAS | 1 | £184k |
| OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE CALLEVA FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE HALE TRUST
- HALLE CONCERTS SOCIETY
- HALE VILLAGE HALL
- NONCLASSICAL
- FULHAM AND HAMMERSMITH CHORAL SOCIETY
- CHILDREN'S CONCERTS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES HALLE FOUNDATION | £242k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HALE TRUST | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALLE CONCERTS SOCIETY | £10.8m | — | — | unclear | 3.4% | no doubt |
| HALE VILLAGE HALL | £51k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NONCLASSICAL | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM AND HAMMERSMITH CHORAL SOCIETY | £41k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |