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B:music LTD

Also known as: Performances Birmingham Limited, Symphony Hall (birmingham) Ltd, Symphony Hall

(1) TO PROMOTE AND PRESENT CONCERT PERFORMANCES OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC, COMPLEMENTARY TO THOSE OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (CBSO) AND OF WORLD-CLASS CALIBRE,(2) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING, FOSTERING AND ENCOURAGING THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS, PARTICULARLY MUSIC, PROVIDING AN EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR THIS PURPOSE.

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Activities & Mission

(1) TO PROMOTE AND PRESENT CONCERT PERFORMANCES OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC, COMPLEMENTARY TO THOSE OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (CBSO) AND OF WORLD-CLASS CALIBRE,(2) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING, FOSTERING AND ENCOURAGING THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS, PARTICULARLY MUSIC, PROVIDING AN EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR THIS PURPOSE.

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

Latest Income
£13,610,832
Latest Expenditure
£13,432,406

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £136,230
Charitable Activities £10,332,819
Other Trading £2,892,276
Investments £249,507
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,542,278
Raising Funds £1,890,128
Governance £28,500
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,610,832
£13,432,406£11,542,278£14,135,885£1,139,741247 / 0
2024
£12,370,476
£12,907,452£11,334,597£13,957,459£1,453,041244 / 0
2023
£12,153,130
£12,831,299£11,236,699£14,494,435£1,285,007239 / 0
2022
£10,864,000
£10,567,000£9,632,000£15,173,000£1,455,000201 / 0
2021
£9,565,000
£5,214,000£4,892,000£14,876,000£822,000250 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about B:music LTD

What does B:music LTD do?

(1) TO PROMOTE AND PRESENT CONCERT PERFORMANCES OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC, COMPLEMENTARY TO THOSE OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (CBSO) AND OF WORLD-CLASS CALIBRE,(2) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING, FOSTERING AND ENCOURAGING THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS, PARTICULARLY MUSIC, PROVIDING AN EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR THIS PURPOSE.

How much income did B:music LTD report in 2025?

B:music LTD reported total income of £13.61m and reported expenditure of £13.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was B:music LTD registered as a charity?

B:music LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1996 as charity number 1053937. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs B:music LTD?

B:music LTD is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANITA BHALLA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does B:music LTD operate?

B:music LTD operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is B:music LTD a registered charity?

Yes — B:music LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053937.

Details

Address
B:Music Ltd
Symphony Hall
8 Centenary Square
Birmingham
B1 2EA
Registration Date
21 March 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053937
Charity Number
1053937

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Trustees

ANITA BHALLA Chair
Anthony Roger Howard
Claire Evans
Clare Thomas
Councillor Kenneth Wood
Also governs 1 other charity
Huw Joseph Sparkes
IAN MYATT
James Tait
Jatinder Kaur
Joel Blake
Praveen Gupta
Robert Bray
VIDAR HJARDENG

Also Known As

  • Performances Birmingham Limited
  • Symphony Hall (birmingham) Ltd
  • Symphony Hall

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30 July 2026
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