THE ELGAR FOUNDATION
Registered charity 266849 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE ELGAR BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, THE ELGAR FOUNDATION LIMITED
The principal activity of the Foundation is the maintenance of the late Sir Edward Elgar's birthplace at Lower Broadheath, Worcester and of the collection of Elgar memorabilia and archive material. The Foundation is also concerned with the promotion of education in and an appreciation of Elgar's life and works.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased significantly to £207,556, driven largely by legacy income, while total expenditure decreased to £43,222. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £129,877, which the trustees believe will be sufficient to fund activities through the anticipated end of their agreement with The National Trust in December 2026.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (99% of income)
“Total income was £207,556 compared to £54,982 last year, which includes legacy income of £205,724 (2024 £53,992).” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient to fund the activities of the charity through to the anticipated end of its agreement with The National Trust in December 2026 (held: £130k)
“At the year end the charity held unrestricted funds excluding fixed assets and designated funds of £129,877 (2024 £178,504), which, based on current year's unrestricted fund net deficit excluding depreciation, will be sufficient to fund the activities of the charity through to the anticipated end of its agreement with The National Trust in December 2026.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Elgar Foundation Enterprises Limited
“Elgar Foundation Enterprises Limited (company no. 04128862), the charity's trading subsidiary, remains dormant.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
4 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (3 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
- The Rt Hon David Mellor QCchair
- ANDREW HUGH ALISTAIR NEILL
- ANDREW JOHN JOWETT
- John Frederick Norris
- Jules Grafton Knight
- MICHAEL MESSENGER OBE
- PROFESSOR JOHN WHENHAM
- WILLIAM HUGH CARSLAKE
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE ELGAR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased significantly to £207,556, driven largely by legacy income, while total expenditure decreased to £43,222. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £129,877, which the trustees believe will be sufficient to fund activities through the anticipated end of their agreement with The National Trust in December 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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