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
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,181,004 | £2,134,586 | £2,038,060 | -£292,977 | £0 | 16 / 83 |
| 2024 | £2,176,092 | £2,262,553 | £2,169,018 | -£339,395 | £0 | 16 / 95 |
| 2023 | £1,763,321 | £1,897,465 | £1,815,422 | -£252,934 | £0 | 17 / 60 |
| 2022 | £1,653,791 | £1,842,121 | £1,736,072 | -£118,790 | £0 | 45 / 65 |
| 2021 | £1,241,700 | £982,739 | £896,006 | £69,540 | £0 | 42 / 55 |
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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
Council Offices
London Road
Saffron Walden
Essex
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Saffron Hall Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated