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ernest read trust

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies. Ernest Read Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Swindon and operates in London.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Activities & Mission

THE TRUST GIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANISATIONS RUNNING ACTIVITIES WHICH CONTINUE THE ORIGINAL AIMS AND IDEALS OF ERNEST READ (WHO FOUNDED THE ERNEST READ SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN 1931, TO GIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC STUDENTS, ADVANCED AMATEURS, TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS TO EXPAND THEIR CONCERT REPERTOIRE). THE ORCHESTRA RECEIVES TRUST INCOME TO SUPPORT ITS CONTINUATION OF THIS CONCEPT.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£26,765
Latest Expenditure
£18,189

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 68.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 68.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£26,765£18,1890 / 0
2023£24,933£17,7000 / 0
2022£23,451£17,5000 / 0
2021£22,211£16,5000 / 0
2020£22,098£14,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers