THE MAYFIELD VALLEY ARTS TRUST
To support those organisations which are committed to helping young artists of recognised potential, by offering them a platform/audience, which otherwise they would have difficulty in achieving.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,969,036, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain their stated policy level. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £4,051 for the year, driven by investment management charges and unrealised losses on investments, while charitable expenditure totalled £113,857.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the trustees’ policy to maintain unrestricted reserves at this level.”
Trustees
- David Whelton OBEchair
- JAMES ROBERT THORNTON
- James Williams
- SARAH LOUISE DERBYSHIRE MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £110k | £114k |
| 05/04/2024 | £121k | £127k |
| 05/04/2023 | £102k | £97k |
| 05/04/2022 | £124k | £106k |
| 05/04/2021 | £91k | £140k |
Common questions
Is THE MAYFIELD VALLEY ARTS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,969,036, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain their stated policy level. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £4,051 for the year, driven by investment management charges and unrealised losses on investments, while charitable expenditure totalled £113,857. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MAYFIELD VALLEY ARTS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MAYFIELD VALLEY ARTS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE YORK EARLY MUSIC FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE YORK EARLY MUSIC FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £35k | Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £66k |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE FARRINGDON HOUSE SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £8k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- MUSIC IN MAYFIELD LIMITED
- MAYFIELD SCHOOL LTD
- THE MAYFIELD TRUST
- STIWT ARTS TRUST LIMITED
- MAYFORD ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB
- MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRAVESEND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAYFIELD VALLEY ARTS TRUST | £110k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| MUSIC IN MAYFIELD LIMITED | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MAYFIELD SCHOOL LTD | £15.4m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MAYFIELD TRUST | £5.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STIWT ARTS TRUST LIMITED | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| MAYFORD ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB | £115k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |