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Spoff's Scholarship Fund

Awards enabling violinists, who will usually be in full-time education, to participate in chamber music courses. The Trustees invite applications on behalf of specific students from organisations running chamber music courses. Priority given to UK students and students studying at courses taking place in the UK. The activities of the Trust are in accordance with the wishes of Pamela Spofforth MBE.

Activities & Mission

Awards enabling violinists, who will usually be in full-time education, to participate in chamber music courses. The Trustees invite applications on behalf of specific students from organisations running chamber music courses. Priority given to UK students and students studying at courses taking place in the UK. The activities of the Trust are in accordance with the wishes of Pamela Spofforth MBE.

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
£21,863
Latest Expenditure
£20,917

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£21,863
£20,9170 / 1
2024
£19,281
£19,5250 / 1
2023
£20,029
£21,3330 / 1
2022
£17,840
£19,6160 / 0
2021
£15,810
£19,5560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spoff's Scholarship Fund

What does Spoff's Scholarship Fund do?

Awards enabling violinists, who will usually be in full-time education, to participate in chamber music courses. The Trustees invite applications on behalf of specific students from organisations running chamber music courses. Priority given to UK students and students studying at courses taking place in the UK. The activities of the Trust are in accordance with the wishes of Pamela Spofforth MBE.

How much income did Spoff's Scholarship Fund report in 2025?

Spoff's Scholarship Fund reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Spoff's Scholarship Fund registered as a charity?

Spoff's Scholarship Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 2013 as charity number 1151294. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Spoff's Scholarship Fund?

Spoff's Scholarship Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT IAN MAX. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spoff's Scholarship Fund operate?

Spoff's Scholarship Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Spoff's Scholarship Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Spoff's Scholarship Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151294.

Details

Address
14 OXFORD GARDENS
LONDON
N21 2AP
Registration Date
19 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5035079
Charity Number
1151294

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Trustees

ROBERT IAN MAX Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ADRIAN KENNETH FELIX BUTTERFIELD MA, ARCM
Christopher Victor King
Penelope Anne Bradshaw

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