Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Also known as: Bcmg
The Charity was established to advance the education of the public by promoting and developing the artistic taste, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary music.
Activities & Mission
The Charity was established to advance the education of the public by promoting and developing the artistic taste, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary music.
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 56% 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
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 | £629,672 | £575,459 | £575,459 | £120,662 | £120,662 | 7 / 14 |
| 2024 | £621,367 | £637,276 | £637,118 | £66,449 | £66,449 | 8 / 14 |
| 2023 | £782,119 | £850,489 | £818,112 | £82,358 | £82,358 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £557,920 | £521,466 | £481,592 | £150,728 | £127,380 | 10 / 6 |
| 2021 | £545,915 | £514,296 | £476,153 | £114,274 | £114,274 | 10 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
What does Birmingham Contemporary Music Group do?
The Charity was established to advance the education of the public by promoting and developing the artistic taste, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary music.
How much income did Birmingham Contemporary Music Group report in 2025?
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group reported total income of £630k and reported expenditure of £575k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birmingham Contemporary Music Group?
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group has a program ratio of 91.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birmingham Contemporary Music Group registered as a charity?
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1991 as charity number 1001474. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Birmingham Contemporary Music Group?
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paula Ann Whitehouse. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birmingham Contemporary Music Group operate?
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group operates across 8 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Birmingham Contemporary Music Group a registered charity?
Yes — Birmingham Contemporary Music Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001474.
Details
BERKLEY STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B1 2LF
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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