Airshaft Trust
Provision of grants, bursaries and other financial support to contemporary composers and performers to enable them to further their musical education or have their works performed for the public benefit
Activities & Mission
Provision of grants, bursaries and other financial support to contemporary composers and performers to enable them to further their musical education or have their works performed for the public benefit
Grants
Airshaft Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £16,560
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,000 | £16,560 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £14,727 | £11,328 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £32,999 | £32,426 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £10,435 | £10,908 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Airshaft Trust
What does Airshaft Trust do?
Provision of grants, bursaries and other financial support to contemporary composers and performers to enable them to further their musical education or have their works performed for the public benefit
How much income did Airshaft Trust report in 2025?
Airshaft Trust reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Airshaft Trust registered as a charity?
Airshaft Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1995 as charity number 1050133. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Airshaft Trust?
Airshaft Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Airshaft Trust operate?
Airshaft Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Airshaft Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Airshaft Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050133.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated