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The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation

Also known as: The Framlingham Foundation Trust

To make grants principally in respect of drama, music and arts teaching at Thomas Mills School and, secondarily, to make grants for other applications by pupils at Thomas Mills School in relation to sports and other activities

Activities & Mission

To make grants principally in respect of drama, music and arts teaching at Thomas Mills School and, secondarily, to make grants for other applications by pupils at Thomas Mills School in relation to sports and other activities

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

Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income
£895,244
Latest Expenditure
£876,281

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 37.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £892,528
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,716
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £324,048
Raising Funds £186,474
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £315,000
Other Expenditure £365,759

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£895,244
£876,281£324,048£263,116£263,1161 / 0
2023
£371,766
£466,1270 / 0
2022
£17,507
£112,2510 / 0
2021
£136,121
£162,9850 / 0
2020
£374
£70,0950 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation

What does The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation do?

To make grants principally in respect of drama, music and arts teaching at Thomas Mills School and, secondarily, to make grants for other applications by pupils at Thomas Mills School in relation to sports and other activities

How much income did The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation report in 2024?

The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation reported total income of £895k and reported expenditure of £876k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation?

The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation has a program ratio of 36.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation registered as a charity?

The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2016 as charity number 1170682. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation?

The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation 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 Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation operate?

The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/a The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170682.

Details

Address
HARDWICK & MORRIS
41 GREAT PORTLAND STREET
LONDON
W1W 7LA
Registration Date
12 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5091292
Charity Number
1170682

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Trustees

STEPH HARDWICK
STUART JAMES CAMP
WILL ASHURST

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Charitable activities Education Leisure

Also Known As

  • The Framlingham Foundation Trust

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