THE ELGAR SOCIETY
THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES TO WIDEN KNOWLEDGE OF ELGAR'S MUSIC FOR ALL, SUPPORT FOR THE ELGAR BIRTHPLACE MUSEUMS AND EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS, THE FUNDING AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCES AND RECORDINGS OF HIS WORKS, THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF RESEARCH INTO ELGAR'S MUSIC, AND THE PUBLICATION OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL CONTAINING THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Society reported a deficit of £10,004 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £204,849 to £194,845. The Trustees consider there are no serious risks to future viability provided the Society retains and increases its membership base, which is its primary source of income.
What the accounts disclose
“The Council’s policy is to retain reserves equal to at least one year’s expenditure.” — page 4
“One member of Council (P. Newble) was paid £500 for work on the video interview with Sir Mark Elder.” — page 20
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/04/2019)
Trustees
- Caroline Gilderdale
- DAVID PETER MORRIS FRSA
- Elizabeth Jane Luder
- Malcolm Westwood
- Martyn Marsh Grad. ISM
- Myles Manders-Young
- Peter John Smith
- Roger Allen
- STUART FREED
- Samuel Dobson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £57k |
| 31/12/2023 | £64k | £54k |
| 31/12/2022 | £57k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £38k | £46k |
| 31/12/2020 | £126k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE ELGAR SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Society reported a deficit of £10,004 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £204,849 to £194,845. The Trustees consider there are no serious risks to future viability provided the Society retains and increases its membership base, which is its primary source of income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.