The Guildhall School Trust
To provide grants to Guildhall School of Music & Drama to advance the education of students and prospective students of the School in music, drama & production arts and any other object considered to be beneficial to the promotion of music, drama & production arts. To support any charitable purpose in which Guildhall School or any student may engage and promotes music, drama & production arts.
Activities & Mission
To provide grants to Guildhall School of Music & Drama to advance the education of students and prospective students of the School in music, drama & production arts and any other object considered to be beneficial to the promotion of music, drama & production arts. To support any charitable purpose in which Guildhall School or any student may engage and promotes music, drama & production arts.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,468,322 | £3,386,896 | £3,345,199 | £15,920,872 | £627,126 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,390,028 | £2,926,055 | £2,906,761 | £14,632,769 | £351,960 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,063,858 | £2,565,402 | £2,554,826 | £12,992,979 | £827,072 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,764,803 | £1,979,954 | £1,964,760 | £13,049,957 | £582,088 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,535,360 | £2,000,060 | £1,987,533 | £12,513,802 | £661,510 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Guildhall School Trust
What does The Guildhall School Trust do?
To provide grants to Guildhall School of Music & Drama to advance the education of students and prospective students of the School in music, drama & production arts and any other object considered to be beneficial to the promotion of music, drama & production arts. To support any charitable purpose in which Guildhall School or any student may engage and promotes music, drama & production arts.
How much income did The Guildhall School Trust report in 2025?
The Guildhall School Trust reported total income of £4.47m and reported expenditure of £3.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Guildhall School Trust?
The Guildhall School Trust has a program ratio of 74.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Guildhall School Trust registered as a charity?
The Guildhall School Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 2000 as charity number 1082472. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Guildhall School Trust?
The Guildhall School Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Stockmann. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Guildhall School Trust operate?
The Guildhall School Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Guildhall School Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Guildhall School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082472.
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SILK STREET
BARBICAN
LONDON
EC2Y 8DT
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