THE HARDING TRUST
For the benefit of such charitable objects and purposes as the trustees may in their discretion think fit which objects and purposes promote,improve,develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by sponsoring or by otherwise supporting public concerts, recitals and performances by amateur and professional organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Harding Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £5,563,909, a decrease from the previous year's £5,822,398, driven by a net loss on investments of £216,987. The trustees state they have sufficient funds to meet charitable objectives and maintain a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy focuses on maintaining capital for future growth while utilizing income for grant-making and piano maintenance.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the charitable trust is that unrestricted funds which are of a capital nature should be maintained as far as possible to achieve future growth, whilst those of an income nature shoutd be utilised as far as possible to meet the grant making activity” — page 6
Trustees
- Gary Greer
- JOHN PAUL CLAUDE FOWELL
- Richard David Platt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £190k | £187k |
| 05/04/2024 | £185k | £184k |
| 05/04/2023 | £179k | £181k |
| 05/04/2022 | £204k | £157k |
| 05/04/2021 | £150k | £157k |
Common questions
Is THE HARDING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Harding Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £5,563,909, a decrease from the previous year's £5,822,398, driven by a net loss on investments of £216,987. The trustees state they have sufficient funds to meet charitable objectives and maintain a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy focuses on maintaining capital for future growth while utilizing income for grant-making and piano maintenance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.