The Ruth Sutton Trust for Music
Analysis
The Ruth Sutton Trust for Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in September 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Ruth Sutton Trust for Music reported income of £14k and spending of £53k, spending 386% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £14k (+0.0%), an average of +0.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 365%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The Ruth Sutton Trust for Music sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shakespeare Lions Club (CIO) (£14k), Rotary Club of Erith Trust Fund (£14k) and Abbots Langley School Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance, promote and develop appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects for the benefit of individuals resident within a 30 mile radius of BB8 0RY. To award scholarships, bursaries or maintenance to persons in respect of their musical education who reside in approved geographical limits (30 mile radius of BB8 0RY) to assist in the entry and furtherance of a musical career.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Lions Club (CIO) | Stratford-Upon-Avon | £14k |
| Rotary Club of Erith Trust Fund | Bexley | £14k |
| Abbots Langley School Association | Abbots Langley | £14k |
| Harbertonford CE Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Totnes | £14k |