The MFPA Fund For The Training Of Disabled Children In The Arts
The object of the charity is to advance the education of handicapped and disabled young persons in arts.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF HANDICAPPED AND DISABLED YOUNG PERSONS IN THE ARTS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,910,074 at the year end, representing a surplus of £152,251 for the period. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains significant cash balances and has ongoing property maintenance activities, with no stated reserves policy target provided for comparison.
What the accounts disclose
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Tom Yendellchair
- Christopher Keith JANSZ
- Robert Trent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £308k | £155k |
| 31/03/2025 | £641k | £177k |
| 31/03/2024 | £368k | £66k |
| 31/03/2023 | £326k | £86k |
| 31/03/2022 | £199k | £49k |
Common questions
Is The MFPA Fund For The Training Of Disabled Children In The Arts financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,910,074 at the year end, representing a surplus of £152,251 for the period. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains significant cash balances and has ongoing property maintenance activities, with no stated reserves policy target provided for comparison. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE VIRGIN FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | 1 | £18k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| MILLES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £9k |
| THE WISLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- FUND FOR ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION
- INTOART PROJECTS
- MADE BY DYSLEXIA
- APSARA ARTS
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ABLE CHILDREN IN EDUCATION
- PARITY FOR DISABILITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The MFPA Fund For The Training Of Disabled Children In The Arts | £308k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUND FOR ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTOART PROJECTS | £437k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MADE BY DYSLEXIA | £980k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| APSARA ARTS | £39k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ABLE CHILDREN IN EDUCATION | £374k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |