Young Classical Artists Trust
Analysis
Young Classical Artists Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01783007). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Young Classical Artists Trust reported income of £815k and spending of £634k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £525k to £815k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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, Young Classical Artists Trust sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Pounds Community Trust Limited (£813k), The UK Association for Music Education - Music Mark (£816k) and Al Madad Foundation (£812k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 84%, charitable activities 11% and investments 4.8%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £255k. Charitable activities took 80% of spending and raising funds 19%. Reserves of £371k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 8 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 52%
- Legacies 31%
- Charitable activities 11%
- Investments 4.8%
In the charity's own words
YCAT was set up in 1984 to identify, nurture and promote outstanding young soloists and ensembles at the outset of their professional careers. As an artist management service YCAT liaises with promoters in the UK and abroad. YCAT also presents concerts to showcase the artists it represents. After three years of representation YCAT aims to introduce the artists to suitable commercial management.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Pounds Community Trust Limited | Portsmouth | £813k |
| The UK Association for Music Education - Music Mark | Winchester | £816k |
| Al Madad Foundation | London | £812k |
| Race Council Cymru | Swansea | £816k |