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The Vernon Ellis Foundation

Also known as: The Ellis Family Charitable Trust, The Vernon Ellis Family Charitable Trust

The charity primarily supports music organisations in a variety of ways but concentrates on programmes to develop young artists and to use music to help education and well-being. It also supports a number of specific health and educational programmes. It is a small charity and does not invite speculative applications. The Trustees are pro-active in working with organisations they wish to help.

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Activities & Mission

The charity primarily supports music organisations in a variety of ways but concentrates on programmes to develop young artists and to use music to help education and well-being. It also supports a number of specific health and educational programmes. It is a small charity and does not invite speculative applications. The Trustees are pro-active in working with organisations they wish to help.

Grants

The Vernon Ellis Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£435,891
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives 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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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
£141,834
Latest Expenditure
£435,891

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 307.3%
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
£141,834
£435,8910 / 0
2024
£285,048
£475,4140 / 0
2023
£298,655
£449,4180 / 0
2022
£268,342
£211,5780 / 0
2021
£351,211
£168,3810 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Vernon Ellis Foundation

What does The Vernon Ellis Foundation do?

The charity primarily supports music organisations in a variety of ways but concentrates on programmes to develop young artists and to use music to help education and well-being. It also supports a number of specific health and educational programmes. It is a small charity and does not invite speculative applications. The Trustees are pro-active in working with organisations they wish to help.

How much income did The Vernon Ellis Foundation report in 2025?

The Vernon Ellis Foundation reported total income of £142k and reported expenditure of £436k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Vernon Ellis Foundation registered as a charity?

The Vernon Ellis Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2002 as charity number 1090013. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Vernon Ellis Foundation?

The Vernon Ellis Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Vernon Ellis Foundation operate?

The Vernon Ellis Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Vernon Ellis Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Vernon Ellis Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090013.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 January 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3987748
Charity Number
1090013

Trustees

KATE LOUISE COUSINS
Rev MARY ELIZABETH BIDE
SIR VERNON JAMES ELLIS
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Ellis Family Charitable Trust
  • The Vernon Ellis Family Charitable Trust

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