THE OPPENHEIM-JOHN DOWNES MEMORIAL TRUST
The maintenance of a scheme of awards to deserving artists, writers, craftsmen and musicians of anykind who by reason of their poverty are unable to pursue effectively their vocation as such. Beneficiaries must be over 30 years of age and be born within Great Britain, Northern Ireland, The Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and must be British Citizens.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £17,401 from £27,309 in the prior year, driven by a net expenditure on charitable activities that exceeded investment income. The trustees consider this reserve level reasonable and note that the charity is not dependent on donations, relying instead on investment income to fund grants and administration.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANTONY GILES GOSTWICKchair
- Alexandra Ahavni Sarkis
- Mary-Alice Stack
- Peter James Illingworth
- Ranbir Kaur Jhutty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £39k | £50k |
| 31/12/2024 | £37k | £57k |
| 31/12/2023 | £67k | £73k |
| 31/12/2022 | £68k | £71k |
| 31/12/2021 | £38k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE OPPENHEIM-JOHN DOWNES MEMORIAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £17,401 from £27,309 in the prior year, driven by a net expenditure on charitable activities that exceeded investment income. The trustees consider this reserve level reasonable and note that the charity is not dependent on donations, relying instead on investment income to fund grants and administration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.