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Buckinghamshire Music Trust

Our core mission is to provide outstanding music education, including instrumental and vocal lessons at school and in one of our Music Centres across Bucks.We also support schools in the delivery of their music curriculum, and work with a range of partners who share a passion for music and its importance for all young people, in all its forms.

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Activities & Mission

Our core mission is to provide outstanding music education, including instrumental and vocal lessons at school and in one of our Music Centres across Bucks.We also support schools in the delivery of their music curriculum, and work with a range of partners who share a passion for music and its importance for all young people, in all its forms.

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
£2,876,407
Latest Expenditure
£2,958,661

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,147,280
Charitable Activities £1,729,127
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,958,661
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,800
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
£2,876,407
£2,958,661£2,958,661-£947,524£0104 / 15
2024
£2,437,923
£2,813,581£2,813,581£2,473,923£0107 / 15
2023
£2,177,821
£2,450,836£2,450,836-£525,612£098 / 12
2022
£2,204,096
£2,309,236£2,302,308-£246,058£093 / 15
2021
£2,124,036
£2,133,291£2,126,130-£140,918£767103 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Buckinghamshire Music Trust

What does Buckinghamshire Music Trust do?

Our core mission is to provide outstanding music education, including instrumental and vocal lessons at school and in one of our Music Centres across Bucks.We also support schools in the delivery of their music curriculum, and work with a range of partners who share a passion for music and its importance for all young people, in all its forms.

How much income did Buckinghamshire Music Trust report in 2025?

Buckinghamshire Music Trust reported total income of £2.88m and reported expenditure of £2.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Buckinghamshire Music Trust registered as a charity?

Buckinghamshire Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2018 as charity number 1177780. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Buckinghamshire Music Trust?

Buckinghamshire Music Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Buckinghamshire Music Trust operate?

Buckinghamshire Music Trust operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Buckinghamshire Music Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Buckinghamshire Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177780.

Details

Address
Aylesbury Music Centre
Walton Road
Aylesbury
HP21 7ST
Registration Date
3 April 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5120067
Charity Number
1177780

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Trustees

Debra Mansfield-Clark
Peter Downton

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