Neko Trust
Analysis
Neko Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05498101). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Neko Trust reported income of £98k and spending of £95k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £366k to £98k (-73%), an average of -28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 124% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Neko Trust sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Gielgud Academy Trust (£98k), The Royal Society of Portrait Painters (£98k) and Kori (£98k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To develop and sustain the live music industry by creating meaningful access, education and career opportunities for young people and adults.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Gielgud Academy Trust | West Sussex | £98k |
| The Royal Society of Portrait Painters | London | £98k |
| Kori | London | £98k |
| Criterion Theatre Limited | Coventry | £98k |