YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST
Registration #326490 · Registered
www.ycat.co.ukinfo@ycat.co.uk
YCAT WEST WING WC2R 1LA
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.
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About YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST
YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 326490). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST reported a total income of £815,424 and total expenditure of £633,970, a spending ratio of 78% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for YOUNG CLASSICAL ARTISTS TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 77.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £815,424 | £633,970 | 78% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026