THE HANDEL INSTITUTE
The promotion of the study and appreciation of the music and life of George Frideric Handel, research into the music of Handel and his contemporaries, and the publication of such research.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £982,741, driven by significant legacies and investment gains. The trustees report that reserves are well above their stated policy target of seven years' unrestricted expenditure, indicating a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to preserve the Institute’s reserves at a level that equates to at least seven years’ unrestricted expenditure.” — page 10
Trustees
- PROFESSOR DONALD BURROWSchair
- DR ANDREW JONES
- Dr RUTH SMITH
- LADY LINDA DAVIES
- LAURENCE CUMMINGS
- PROF COLIN RONALD TIMMS
- PROFESSOR JOHN DEATHRIDGE
- Peter Smaill
- SIR CURTIS PRICE KBE
- Simon Patrick Keefe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £18k |
| 31/12/2023 | £26k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £25k | £13k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £25k |
| 31/12/2020 | £24k | £7k |
Common questions
Is THE HANDEL INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £982,741, driven by significant legacies and investment gains. The trustees report that reserves are well above their stated policy target of seven years' unrestricted expenditure, indicating a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.