Serious Trust Limited
Also known as: Serious Trust
Serious Trust celebrates the potential of music to have a postive impact on lives. We instigate music-based learning and participation activities, professional development programmes for musicians and support the creation of new music. Our aims are achieved primarily by supporting (as a grant maker) Serious Events, highly respected producers of live jazz, international and contemporary music.
Activities & Mission
Serious Trust celebrates the potential of music to have a postive impact on lives. We instigate music-based learning and participation activities, professional development programmes for musicians and support the creation of new music. Our aims are achieved primarily by supporting (as a grant maker) Serious Events, highly respected producers of live jazz, international and contemporary music.
Grants
Serious Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £90,326
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- 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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Financial Information
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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 | £90,380 | £90,326 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £16,290 | £65,254 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £71,487 | £49,019 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £53,966 | £26,915 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £125,088 | £168,780 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Serious Trust Limited
What does Serious Trust Limited do?
Serious Trust celebrates the potential of music to have a postive impact on lives. We instigate music-based learning and participation activities, professional development programmes for musicians and support the creation of new music. Our aims are achieved primarily by supporting (as a grant maker) Serious Events, highly respected producers of live jazz, international and contemporary music.
How much income did Serious Trust Limited report in 2025?
Serious Trust Limited reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £90k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Serious Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Serious Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2012 as charity number 1145535. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Serious Trust Limited?
Serious Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joel Kibazo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Serious Trust Limited operate?
Serious Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Serious Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Serious Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145535.
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Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Serious Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated