Organists Charitable Trust
Also known as: Organists' Benevolent League
The charity offers financial support to Organists and their dependents, who for whatever reason, are unable to make financial provision for themselves. It also makes funds available to support organists in education with the cost of organ tuition.
Activities & Mission
The charity offers financial support to Organists and their dependents, who for whatever reason, are unable to make financial provision for themselves. It also makes funds available to support organists in education with the cost of organ tuition.
Grants
Organists Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £16,139
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
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 | £18,165 | £16,139 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £72,211 | £12,413 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £111,633 | £11,468 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £11,620 | £11,697 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £12,144 | £16,359 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Organists Charitable Trust
What does Organists Charitable Trust do?
The charity offers financial support to Organists and their dependents, who for whatever reason, are unable to make financial provision for themselves. It also makes funds available to support organists in education with the cost of organ tuition.
How much income did Organists Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Organists Charitable Trust reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Organists Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Organists Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1963 as charity number 225326. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Organists Charitable Trust?
Organists Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan John Thurlow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Organists Charitable Trust operate?
Organists Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Organists Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Organists Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225326.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Organists' Benevolent League
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated