Barnet Education Arts Trust
Also known as: Beat
Barnet Education Arts Trust provides music education opportunities to young people living in or attending school in the London Borough of Barnet. Occasionally these opportunities may extend to neighbouring boroughs. The activities include lessons, ensembles, workshops and performances
Activities & Mission
Barnet Education Arts Trust provides music education opportunities to young people living in or attending school in the London Borough of Barnet. Occasionally these opportunities may extend to neighbouring boroughs. The activities include lessons, ensembles, workshops and performances
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,996,185 | £1,999,954 | £1,984,454 | £998,237 | £904,184 | 55 / 10 |
| 2024 | £2,063,652 | £1,858,907 | £1,844,307 | £1,002,006 | £902,298 | 57 / 10 |
| 2023 | £2,633,847 | £2,445,645 | £2,424,962 | £797,261 | £705,863 | 56 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,661,056 | £1,595,853 | £1,585,054 | £609,059 | £517,661 | 69 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,957,724 | £1,613,847 | £1,601,431 | £543,856 | £452,458 | 86 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Barnet Education Arts Trust
What does Barnet Education Arts Trust do?
Barnet Education Arts Trust provides music education opportunities to young people living in or attending school in the London Borough of Barnet. Occasionally these opportunities may extend to neighbouring boroughs. The activities include lessons, ensembles, workshops and performances
How much income did Barnet Education Arts Trust report in 2025?
Barnet Education Arts Trust reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Barnet Education Arts Trust?
Barnet Education Arts Trust has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Barnet Education Arts Trust registered as a charity?
Barnet Education Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 2012 as charity number 1150174. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Barnet Education Arts Trust?
Barnet Education Arts Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is COLIN BRIAN DOWLAND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barnet Education Arts Trust operate?
Barnet Education Arts Trust operates in Barnet, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Barnet Education Arts Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Barnet Education Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150174.
Details
Pursley Road
LONDON
NW7 2BU
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Also Known As
- Beat
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated