Gerald Finzi Trust
Analysis
Gerald Finzi Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1970, 56 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 trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Gerald Finzi Trust reported income of £156k and spending of £88k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £122k to £156k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 76% 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, Gerald Finzi Trust sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Benn Partnership Centre (£156k), The Fusilier Museum London (£156k) and The Nostell Trust (£156k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The financing of: public performances of musical works (including operas and concerts); the copying or publication of music; the publication of books on music. The making of grants: to music festivals; to musicians and students of music to further their musical education. The founding of scholarships and prizes. The commissioning of new musical works and artworks related to music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Benn Partnership Centre | Warwickshire | £156k |
| The Fusilier Museum London | London | £156k |
| The Nostell Trust | York | £156k |
| Bold Vision | London | £156k |