The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust
Also known as: The Tony Thornton Music Trust
To support those organisations which are committed to helping young artists of recognised potential, by offering them a platform/audience, which otherwise they would have difficulty in achieving.
Activities & Mission
To support those organisations which are committed to helping young artists of recognised potential, by offering them a platform/audience, which otherwise they would have difficulty in achieving.
Grants
The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £113,857
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- 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 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £109,806 | £113,857 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £121,222 | £127,399 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £101,944 | £96,692 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £123,621 | £106,312 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £90,724 | £139,645 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust
What does The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust do?
To support those organisations which are committed to helping young artists of recognised potential, by offering them a platform/audience, which otherwise they would have difficulty in achieving.
How much income did The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust report in 2025?
The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust reported total income of £110k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust registered as a charity?
The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 1988 as charity number 327665. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust?
The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Whelton OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust operate?
The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Mayfield Valley Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327665.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Tony Thornton Music Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated