The Candide Trust
Also known as: Candide Charitable Trust
The trust supports institutions which provide musical or arts education to young persons in the UK and abroad. The trust emphasises those entities which help persons who do not have sufficient means to pursue their education otherwise. The trust does not assist individuals directly.
Activities & Mission
The trust supports institutions which provide musical or arts education to young persons in the UK and abroad. The trust emphasises those entities which help persons who do not have sufficient means to pursue their education otherwise. The trust does not assist individuals directly.
Grants
The Candide Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2024)
- £28,999
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, 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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £37,500 | £19,120 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £25,002 | £62,692 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £19,270 | £7,185 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £71,277 | £182,312 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Candide Trust
What does The Candide Trust do?
The trust supports institutions which provide musical or arts education to young persons in the UK and abroad. The trust emphasises those entities which help persons who do not have sufficient means to pursue their education otherwise. The trust does not assist individuals directly.
How much income did The Candide Trust report in 2024?
The Candide Trust reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Candide Trust registered as a charity?
The Candide Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2000 as charity number 1081134. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Candide Trust?
The Candide Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEVEN SCHAEFER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Candide Trust operate?
The Candide Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Candide Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Candide Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081134.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Candide Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated