Benslow Music Trust
The Trust's main activity is its educational work for adult amateur musicians, through its year-round course programme and related musical activities at its residential centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Activities & Mission
The Trust's main activity is its educational work for adult amateur musicians, through its year-round course programme and related musical activities at its residential centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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 | £1,562,743 | £1,831,919 | £1,736,621 | £1,664,570 | £1,180,100 | 43 / 17 |
| 2024 | £1,541,950 | £1,625,520 | £1,520,679 | £1,865,502 | £1,436,187 | 36 / 12 |
| 2023 | £2,059,874 | £1,467,756 | £1,450,562 | £1,923,323 | £1,424,757 | 43 / 11 |
| 2022 | £1,293,368 | £1,421,242 | £1,405,795 | £1,318,486 | £746,502 | 35 / 8 |
| 2021 | £1,056,635 | £1,224,099 | £1,166,861 | £1,496,774 | £865,803 | 32 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Benslow Music Trust
What does Benslow Music Trust do?
The Trust's main activity is its educational work for adult amateur musicians, through its year-round course programme and related musical activities at its residential centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
How much income did Benslow Music Trust report in 2025?
Benslow Music Trust reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Benslow Music Trust?
Benslow Music Trust has a program ratio of 111.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Benslow Music Trust registered as a charity?
Benslow Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1963 as charity number 313663. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Benslow Music Trust?
Benslow Music Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Heidi Louise Malaure. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Benslow Music Trust operate?
Benslow Music Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Benslow Music Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Benslow Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313663.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated