THE WILLIAM ALWYN FOUNDATION

Registered charity 803294 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The object of the charity is to promote the education of the public in the study, practice, knowledge and appreciation of music, more particularly the music of William Alwyn, by encouraging, promoting and assisting in the publication, performance and recording of the music of William Alwyn.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £509,026, which are primarily invested to generate returns for charitable activities. The trustees maintain a cash buffer of approximately £20,000 to cover three months of administration and grant costs, noting that additional funds can be accessed from the investment portfolio if required. The charity reported a small surplus of £73 for the year, despite a net loss on investments, indicating stable financial management.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

• ANDREW PETER KNOWLES · trustee of 2 other charities
• ANDREW PHILIP PALMER · trustee of 2 other charities
• JOHN STANLEY GIBBONS · trustee of 2 other charities
• Margaret Ann Jones · trustee of 2 other charities
• PHILIP RAMSBOTTOM · trustee of 2 other charities
• RICHARD MICHAEL ANDREWES · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

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