Chetham's Hospital School And Library
Also known as: Chetham's Library, Chetham's School of Music
Provision of a musical and academic education to young prople between the ages of 8 and 18. To provide, under the terms of Humphrey Chetham's will, a "Library within the Town of Manchester, for the use of scholars, and others well affected, to resort unto". Maintenance and improvement of the School, Library and Hospital premises and the award of allowances and other financial assistance.
Activities & Mission
Provision of a musical and academic education to young prople between the ages of 8 and 18. To provide, under the terms of Humphrey Chetham's will, a "Library within the Town of Manchester, for the use of scholars, and others well affected, to resort unto". Maintenance and improvement of the School, Library and Hospital premises and the award of allowances and other financial assistance.
Grants
Chetham's Hospital School And Library makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £16,190,580
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 74). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% 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 | £14,419,606 | £16,190,580 | £14,856,708 | £43,883,361 | £8,035,389 | 334 / 8 |
| 2024 | £13,943,451 | £15,769,526 | £14,453,351 | £45,651,145 | £8,147,217 | 339 / 16 |
| 2023 | £12,303,043 | £13,616,184 | £12,682,597 | £46,887,372 | £6,313,890 | 338 / 16 |
| 2022 | £13,262,812 | £12,557,654 | £11,696,932 | £48,463,662 | £7,650,931 | 343 / 2 |
| 2021 | £11,901,122 | £12,100,340 | £11,528,914 | £48,683,441 | £6,679,398 | 314 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chetham's Hospital School And Library
What does Chetham's Hospital School And Library do?
Provision of a musical and academic education to young prople between the ages of 8 and 18. To provide, under the terms of Humphrey Chetham's will, a "Library within the Town of Manchester, for the use of scholars, and others well affected, to resort unto". Maintenance and improvement of the School, Library and Hospital premises and the award of allowances and other financial assistance.
How much income did Chetham's Hospital School And Library report in 2025?
Chetham's Hospital School And Library reported total income of £14.42m and reported expenditure of £16.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chetham's Hospital School And Library?
Chetham's Hospital School And Library has a program ratio of 103.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 74 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chetham's Hospital School And Library registered as a charity?
Chetham's Hospital School And Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 1964 as charity number 526702. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Chetham's Hospital School And Library?
Chetham's Hospital School And Library is governed by a board of 22 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chetham's Hospital School And Library operate?
Chetham's Hospital School And Library operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chetham's Hospital School And Library a registered charity?
Yes — Chetham's Hospital School And Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 526702.
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Also Known As
- Chetham's Library
- Chetham's School of Music
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated