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Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians

Also known as: Benevolent Fund of the Independent Society of Musicians

Since 2019, the ISM Members Fund has focused on delivering services and resources to help ISM members improve their physical, mental, and financial health. It operates mental health services including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and offers a physiotherapy service, as well as discounted hearing protection and financial resources.

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Activities & Mission

Since 2019, the ISM Members Fund has focused on delivering services and resources to help ISM members improve their physical, mental, and financial health. It operates mental health services including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and offers a physiotherapy service, as well as discounted hearing protection and financial resources.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£354,427
Latest Expenditure
£198,421

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 17.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £408,763
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £173,726
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £103,505
Raising Funds £7,205
Governance £4,590
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£354,427
£198,4210 / 3
2024
£199,918
£174,8300 / 4
2023
£582,489
£110,710£103,505£4,674,924£711,4980 / 4
2022
£239,166
£109,0670 / 4
2021
£102,061
£258,4130 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians

What does Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians do?

Since 2019, the ISM Members Fund has focused on delivering services and resources to help ISM members improve their physical, mental, and financial health. It operates mental health services including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and offers a physiotherapy service, as well as discounted hearing protection and financial resources.

How much income did Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians report in 2025?

Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians reported total income of £354k and reported expenditure of £198k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians?

Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians has a program ratio of 17.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians registered as a charity?

Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206801. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians?

Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians operate?

Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians a registered charity?

Yes — Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206801.

Details

Address
Independent Society of Musicians
4-5 Inverness Mews
LONDON
W2 3JQ
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206801
Charity Number
206801

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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Benevolent Fund of the Independent Society of Musicians

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