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Chiltern Music Academy

An independent music academy based in High Wycombe, providing musical activities for children aged 4-19, including the provision of orchestras, choirs, bands, jazz and chamber ensembles.

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Activities & Mission

An independent music academy based in High Wycombe, providing musical activities for children aged 4-19, including the provision of orchestras, choirs, bands, jazz and chamber ensembles.

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
£313,829
Latest Expenditure
£229,727

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£313,829
£229,7270 / 75
2023
£264,196
£220,0230 / 75
2022
£175,354
£144,1250 / 67
2021
£92,075
£62,4660 / 79
2020
£171,476
£145,7320 / 130

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chiltern Music Academy

What does Chiltern Music Academy do?

An independent music academy based in High Wycombe, providing musical activities for children aged 4-19, including the provision of orchestras, choirs, bands, jazz and chamber ensembles.

How much income did Chiltern Music Academy report in 2024?

Chiltern Music Academy reported total income of £314k and reported expenditure of £230k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chiltern Music Academy registered as a charity?

Chiltern Music Academy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2014 as charity number 1158146. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Chiltern Music Academy?

Chiltern Music Academy is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SAMUEL DENNIS LAUGHTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chiltern Music Academy operate?

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

Is Chiltern Music Academy a registered charity?

Yes — Chiltern Music Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158146.

Details

Address
c/o Royal Grammar School
Amersham Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 6QT
Registration Date
6 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5049348
Charity Number
1158146

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Trustees

SAMUEL DENNIS LAUGHTON Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alex Elizabeth King
ANNE-MARIE SOUTHALL
Cai Waverley-Hudson
Dr Amir Jafri
HILARY NOHAVICKA
Joanna Smart
Julia Bentley-Dawkes
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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