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The Delius Trust

Also known as: Madame Jelka Delius Trust

Makes grants towards the performance and promotion of the music of Frederick Delius. Also makes grants to organisations with a general remit to promote the music of British composers born from 1860 onwards.

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Activities & Mission

Makes grants towards the performance and promotion of the music of Frederick Delius. Also makes grants to organisations with a general remit to promote the music of British composers born from 1860 onwards.

Grants

The Delius Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£131,689
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
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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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
£97,838
Latest Expenditure
£131,689

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 134.6%
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
£97,838
£131,6890 / 3
2024
£96,851
£261,0690 / 3
2023
£103,406
£142,5570 / 3
2022
£90,981
£65,0950 / 6
2021
£89,774
£117,7430 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about The Delius Trust

What does The Delius Trust do?

Makes grants towards the performance and promotion of the music of Frederick Delius. Also makes grants to organisations with a general remit to promote the music of British composers born from 1860 onwards.

How much income did The Delius Trust report in 2025?

The Delius Trust reported total income of £98k and reported expenditure of £132k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Delius Trust registered as a charity?

The Delius Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207324. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Delius Trust?

The Delius Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Delius Trust operate?

The Delius Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Delius Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Delius Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207324.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207324
Charity Number
207324

Trustees

JOHN AXON
Martin Blue Macintosh Williams

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Madame Jelka Delius Trust

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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