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.

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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.

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.

Country

Ireland Isle Of Man Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,112,448

Latest Expenditure

£1,025,215

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% 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

Donations & Legacies £784,142

Charitable Activities £48,832

Other Trading £8,495

Investments £270,979

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £823,696

Raising Funds £201,519

Governance £22,719

Grants to Institutions £500,000

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 2024.

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
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
2020	£1,799,863	£1,227,838	£1,102,025	£6,890,462	£931,838	1 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

Cathedral Music Trust reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cathedral Music Trust?

Cathedral Music Trust has a program ratio of 74.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.