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Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust

Also known as: Hr Taylor Charitable Trust

The main objective of the Trust is the 'advancement of public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of music'. It achieves this through funding a wide range of music related activities at state primary, secondary and tertiary levels and supporting the performance of live classical music by local (mainly amateur) music societies.

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Activities & Mission

The main objective of the Trust is the 'advancement of public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of music'. It achieves this through funding a wide range of music related activities at state primary, secondary and tertiary levels and supporting the performance of live classical music by local (mainly amateur) music societies.

Grants

Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£488,543
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and 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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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£637,774
Latest Expenditure
£646,320

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £637,774
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £521,900
Raising Funds £56,680
Governance £12,635
Grants to Institutions £488,543
Other Expenditure £67,740

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£637,774
£646,320£521,900£12,515,696£12,515,6962 / 0
2024
£534,826
£698,969£442,488£11,965,282£11,965,2822 / 0
2023
£526,551
£525,818£375,658£11,908,025£11,908,0252 / 0
2022
£522,532
£727,460£612,340£11,592,021£11,592,0212 / 0
2021
£711,820
£531,425£420,778£12,405,120£12,405,1202 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust

What does Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust do?

The main objective of the Trust is the 'advancement of public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of music'. It achieves this through funding a wide range of music related activities at state primary, secondary and tertiary levels and supporting the performance of live classical music by local (mainly amateur) music societies.

How much income did Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust reported total income of £638k and reported expenditure of £646k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1997 as charity number 1062836. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust?

Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is COLIN JOHN EDGERTON OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust operate?

Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust operates across 4 areas: Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey and Sutton.

Is Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062836.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 June 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3074328
Charity Number
1062836

Trustees

COLIN JOHN EDGERTON OBE Chair
IAN MICHAEL CATLING
Jonathan Michael Fortnam Malings
KATHERINE ANNE GOLDSMITH
MICHAEL STEFAN WOOD BEM
STEPHEN JOHN OLIVER

Also Known As

  • Hr Taylor Charitable Trust

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