THE SUMMER SCHOOL FOUNDATION
The charity promotes education in music and related arts for public benefit, including performance, composition and interdisciplinary practice. It delivers this through The Music Summer School and Festival (MSSF), an inclusive programme for musicians at all stages. MSSF provides high-quality tuition, collaborative opportunities and public concerts, alongside bursaries and outreach to widen access
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £117,300 for the year ended 31 October 2025, driven by an operational deficit of £170,738 which was only partly offset by legacies and investment gains. The charity's free unrestricted reserves decreased significantly to £72,478, and the trustees identified the primary risk as the failure to generate sufficient income to sustain activities without undue depletion of these reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Summer School fees 305,530” — page 12
Trustees
- Lisa Tregalechair
- BEVERLEY BAOHUA VONG
- GARETH JOHN KEENE
- JOHN LESLIE MESSENGER
- LEIGH O'HARA
- MATTHEW JOHN OOMEN
- Stephen Dummer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £412k | £529k |
| 31/10/2024 | £447k | £544k |
| 31/10/2023 | £58k | £46k |
| 31/10/2022 | £8k | £55k |
| 31/10/2021 | £63k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE SUMMER SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £117,300 for the year ended 31 October 2025, driven by an operational deficit of £170,738 which was only partly offset by legacies and investment gains. The charity's free unrestricted reserves decreased significantly to £72,478, and the trustees identified the primary risk as the failure to generate sufficient income to sustain activities without undue depletion of these reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.