British Record Industry Trust
Also known as: Brit Trust
Founded by the recorded music industry in 1989, The BRIT Trust works to promote diversity and inclusion in the UK by empowering people of all backgrounds through music and the creative arts. The BRIT Trust makes donations to support education and wellbeing activities that inspire people to realise their full potential and life chances, whatever their abilities, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.
Activities & Mission
Founded by the recorded music industry in 1989, The BRIT Trust works to promote diversity and inclusion in the UK by empowering people of all backgrounds through music and the creative arts. The BRIT Trust makes donations to support education and wellbeing activities that inspire people to realise their full potential and life chances, whatever their abilities, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.
Grants
British Record Industry Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,095,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, disability, arts, culture, heritage, or science and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% 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
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,739,774 | £1,174,563 | £1,123,761 | £16,429,421 | £16,429,421 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,537,466 | £1,312,540 | £1,251,489 | £14,466,480 | £14,466,480 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,819,594 | £1,037,602 | £982,913 | £12,987,665 | £1,040,077 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,118,074 | £1,150,993 | £1,093,799 | £11,288,823 | £206,100 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £414,201 | £1,144,109 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Record Industry Trust
What does British Record Industry Trust do?
Founded by the recorded music industry in 1989, The BRIT Trust works to promote diversity and inclusion in the UK by empowering people of all backgrounds through music and the creative arts. The BRIT Trust makes donations to support education and wellbeing activities that inspire people to realise their full potential and life chances, whatever their abilities, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.
How much income did British Record Industry Trust report in 2025?
British Record Industry Trust reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Record Industry Trust?
British Record Industry Trust has a program ratio of 64.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Record Industry Trust registered as a charity?
British Record Industry Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1990 as charity number 1000413. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs British Record Industry Trust?
British Record Industry Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Record Industry Trust operate?
British Record Industry Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.
Is British Record Industry Trust a registered charity?
Yes — British Record Industry Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000413.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Brit Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated