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City Music Society

TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

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
£20,882
Latest Expenditure
£23,421

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 112.2%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,882
£23,4210 / 2
2024
£34,511
£24,0200 / 3
2023
£20,967
£24,1790 / 5
2022
£20,052
£24,0550 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about City Music Society

What does City Music Society do?

TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

How much income did City Music Society report in 2025?

City Music Society reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was City Music Society registered as a charity?

City Music Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1982 as charity number 285985. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs City Music Society?

City Music Society is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is LESLIE CHARLES EAST OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does City Music Society operate?

City Music Society operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is City Music Society a registered charity?

Yes — City Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285985.

Details

Address
16 CHASE COURT GARDENS
ENFIELD
EN2 8DH
Registration Date
16 December 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
285985
Charity Number
285985

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Trustees

LESLIE CHARLES EAST OBE Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
ALAN PAUL
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Simon Riddle
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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