Cathedral Music Trust
Also known as: Friends of Cathedral Music
To advance the education of the public in the art of music with special reference to the Choral Service in Cathedrals, Collegiate Churches and Chapels and other appropriate places of worship.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of the public in the art of music with special reference to the Choral Service in Cathedrals, Collegiate Churches and Chapels and other appropriate places of worship.
Grants
Cathedral Music Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £470,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Friends of Cathedral Music (organisation 285121)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,191,290 | £1,032,304 | £823,170 | £8,407,669 | £167,857 | 7 / 70 |
| 2024 | £1,112,448 | £1,025,215 | £823,696 | £8,409,713 | £277,776 | 7 / 72 |
| 2023 | £1,712,025 | £853,949 | £712,929 | £8,201,796 | £229,869 | 6 / 39 |
| 2022 | £604,266 | £770,373 | £626,692 | £6,873,278 | £6,873,278 | 5 / 70 |
| 2021 | £843,469 | £744,195 | £592,341 | £7,818,855 | £964,493 | 5 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cathedral Music Trust
What does Cathedral Music Trust do?
To advance the education of the public in the art of music with special reference to the Choral Service in Cathedrals, Collegiate Churches and Chapels and other appropriate places of worship.
How much income did Cathedral Music Trust report in 2025?
Cathedral Music Trust reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cathedral Music Trust registered as a charity?
Cathedral Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 2020 as charity number 1187769. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Cathedral Music Trust?
Cathedral Music Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Angus Macdonald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cathedral Music Trust operate?
Cathedral Music Trust operates across 5 areas, including Ireland, Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Cathedral Music Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cathedral Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187769.
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Also Known As
- Friends of Cathedral Music
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated