Britten Pears Arts
Also known as: Aldeburgh Foundation, Aldeburgh Music, Aldeburgh Productions, Snape Maltings
Artistic programming - concerts at Snape Concert Hall and other locations;Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme - performance driven masterclasses;Aldeburgh Residencies - development for established musicians;Aldeburgh Young Musicians - creative and performing projects for exceptional musicians aged 8 and 18;Learning and Inclusion - engagement with the local community on arts-based projects
Activities & Mission
Artistic programming - concerts at Snape Concert Hall and other locations;Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme - performance driven masterclasses;Aldeburgh Residencies - development for established musicians;Aldeburgh Young Musicians - creative and performing projects for exceptional musicians aged 8 and 18;Learning and Inclusion - engagement with the local community on arts-based projects
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 | £15,269,000 | £12,952,000 | £6,609,000 | £68,112,000 | £2,765,373 | 156 / 162 |
| 2024 | £18,397,000 | £12,827,000 | £6,845,000 | £64,287,000 | £2,175,000 | 169 / 156 |
| 2023 | £12,780,000 | £13,299,000 | £7,483,000 | £58,439,000 | £2,943,000 | 166 / 209 |
| 2022 | £11,351,000 | £11,114,000 | £5,426,000 | £58,833,000 | £3,344,000 | 144 / 138 |
| 2021 | £9,258,000 | £8,942,000 | £4,161,000 | £57,845,000 | £2,802,000 | 132 / 164 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Britten Pears Arts
What does Britten Pears Arts do?
Artistic programming - concerts at Snape Concert Hall and other locations;Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme - performance driven masterclasses;Aldeburgh Residencies - development for established musicians;Aldeburgh Young Musicians - creative and performing projects for exceptional musicians aged 8 and 18;Learning and Inclusion - engagement with the local community on arts-based projects
How much income did Britten Pears Arts report in 2025?
Britten Pears Arts reported total income of £15.27m and reported expenditure of £12.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Britten Pears Arts?
Britten Pears Arts has a program ratio of 43.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Britten Pears Arts registered as a charity?
Britten Pears Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1970 as charity number 261383. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs Britten Pears Arts?
Britten Pears Arts is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Angela Marie Christine Mallinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Britten Pears Arts operate?
Britten Pears Arts operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Britten Pears Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Britten Pears Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 261383.
Details
SNAPE MALTINGS CONCERT HALL
SNAPE BRIDGE
SNAPE
SAXMUNDHAM
IP17 1SP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Aldeburgh Foundation
- Aldeburgh Music
- Aldeburgh Productions
- Snape Maltings
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated