The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust is established to advance the musical education of the young people of Northamptonshire and its immediate surrounding areas and in particular those studying currently or having recently finished studying at the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust by providing grants and other forms of financial assistance
Activities & Mission
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust is established to advance the musical education of the young people of Northamptonshire and its immediate surrounding areas and in particular those studying currently or having recently finished studying at the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust by providing grants and other forms of financial assistance
Grants
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £103,120
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- 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 Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Edna Newill Charitable Trust (organisation 4009367)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,028,913 | £109,351 | £108,952 | £1,403,753 | £1,355,600 | 0 / 1 |
| 2024 | £31,931 | £110,092 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £26,894 | £39,028 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £26,489 | £43,958 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £21,123 | £54,067 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust
What does The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust do?
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust is established to advance the musical education of the young people of Northamptonshire and its immediate surrounding areas and in particular those studying currently or having recently finished studying at the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust by providing grants and other forms of financial assistance
How much income did The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust report in 2025?
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust?
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust has a program ratio of 10.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust registered as a charity?
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1981 as charity number 283551. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust?
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID Charles WATSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust operate?
The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Gordon Robinson Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283551.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated