Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme
Also known as: Benslow Musical Instrument Loan Scheme, The Violin Loan Scheme
The objects of the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme are to lend good quality instruments to promising young music students who are unable to afford or obtain a suitable instrument of their own.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme are to lend good quality instruments to promising young music students who are unable to afford or obtain a suitable instrument of their own.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £525,689 | £283,863 | £283,863 | £3,533,776 | £3,439,378 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £359,065 | £242,364 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £453,478 | £214,420 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £325,405 | £174,509 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £256,069 | £198,655 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme
What does Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme do?
The objects of the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme are to lend good quality instruments to promising young music students who are unable to afford or obtain a suitable instrument of their own.
How much income did Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme report in 2024?
Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme reported total income of £526k and reported expenditure of £284k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme?
Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme has a program ratio of 54.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme registered as a charity?
Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1962 as charity number 313755. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme?
Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme 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 Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme operate?
Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme operates across 4 areas: Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme a registered charity?
Yes — Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313755.
Details
Ibberson Way
HITCHIN
SG4 9RB
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Also Known As
- Benslow Musical Instrument Loan Scheme
- The Violin Loan Scheme
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated