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Saffron Music Trust

Also known as: Saffron Hall Trust

THE CHARITY PRODUCES A FULL PROGRAMME OF ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS AT SAFFRON HALL.THE CONCERTS ARE ATTRACTING AUDIENCES TO HIGH QUALITY EVENTS FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA AND BEYOND STRETCHING INTO CAMBRIDGE AND THE BORDERING COUNTIES. PERFORMERS INVITED BY SAFFRON HALL TRUST ARE ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS FROM SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST PRINCIPALLY IN THE FORM OF MASTERCLASSES

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY PRODUCES A FULL PROGRAMME OF ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS AT SAFFRON HALL.THE CONCERTS ARE ATTRACTING AUDIENCES TO HIGH QUALITY EVENTS FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA AND BEYOND STRETCHING INTO CAMBRIDGE AND THE BORDERING COUNTIES. PERFORMERS INVITED BY SAFFRON HALL TRUST ARE ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS FROM SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST PRINCIPALLY IN THE FORM OF MASTERCLASSES

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,181,004
Latest Expenditure
£2,134,586

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £878,259
Charitable Activities £1,297,381
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,364
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,038,060
Raising Funds £96,526
Governance £22,241
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,181,004
£2,134,586£2,038,060-£292,977£016 / 83
2024
£2,176,092
£2,262,553£2,169,018-£339,395£016 / 95
2023
£1,763,321
£1,897,465£1,815,422-£252,934£017 / 60
2022
£1,653,791
£1,842,121£1,736,072-£118,790£045 / 65
2021
£1,241,700
£982,739£896,006£69,540£042 / 55

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Saffron Music Trust

What does Saffron Music Trust do?

THE CHARITY PRODUCES A FULL PROGRAMME OF ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS AT SAFFRON HALL.THE CONCERTS ARE ATTRACTING AUDIENCES TO HIGH QUALITY EVENTS FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA AND BEYOND STRETCHING INTO CAMBRIDGE AND THE BORDERING COUNTIES. PERFORMERS INVITED BY SAFFRON HALL TRUST ARE ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS FROM SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST PRINCIPALLY IN THE FORM OF MASTERCLASSES

How much income did Saffron Music Trust report in 2025?

Saffron Music Trust reported total income of £2.18m and reported expenditure of £2.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Saffron Music Trust?

Saffron Music Trust has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Saffron Music Trust registered as a charity?

Saffron Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 2013 as charity number 1153685. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Saffron Music Trust?

Saffron Music Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dominic Wallis Mr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Saffron Music Trust operate?

Saffron Music Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Saffron Music Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Saffron Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153685.

Details

Address
Saffron Hall Trust
Council Offices
London Road
Saffron Walden
Essex
Registration Date
5 September 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5038176
Charity Number
1153685

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Trustees

Dominic Wallis Mr Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Angela Christine Dixon MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
David Barrs
Also governs 2 other charities
Ellen Jane Richardson
Also governs 2 other charities
HUGH ROBERT PARNELL
JOHN STUART LODGE
Lorna Jane Rolfe
Mark Andrew Guest
Nick Finlayson-Brown
Paul Richard Abrey
Polly Lankester
Susanna Elizbeth Houtheusen

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Saffron Hall Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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