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Cornerstone Music

supports a programme throughout the year- major choral/orchestral works with amateur chorus performing to professional standards; with professional soloists and orchestra- professional chamber concerts and solo recitals- excellent talks about music of different periods illustrated with fine CD recordings- open to the public at low prices to ensure those with low incomes can benefit

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Activities & Mission

supports a programme throughout the year- major choral/orchestral works with amateur chorus performing to professional standards; with professional soloists and orchestra- professional chamber concerts and solo recitals- excellent talks about music of different periods illustrated with fine CD recordings- open to the public at low prices to ensure those with low incomes can benefit

Grants

Cornerstone Music makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£22,225
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 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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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£26,940
Latest Expenditure
£22,225

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 82.5%
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
£26,940
£22,2250 / 45
2024
£15,966
£17,7270 / 0
2023
£16,979
£13,7430 / 50
2022
£8,763
£7,4560 / 49
2021
£5,175
£4,5450 / 45

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Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Music

What does Cornerstone Music do?

supports a programme throughout the year- major choral/orchestral works with amateur chorus performing to professional standards; with professional soloists and orchestra- professional chamber concerts and solo recitals- excellent talks about music of different periods illustrated with fine CD recordings- open to the public at low prices to ensure those with low incomes can benefit

How much income did Cornerstone Music report in 2025?

Cornerstone Music reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cornerstone Music registered as a charity?

Cornerstone Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2020 as charity number 1188707. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Cornerstone Music?

Cornerstone Music is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr David Chapman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornerstone Music operate?

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

Is Cornerstone Music a registered charity?

Yes — Cornerstone Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188707.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5158511
Charity Number
1188707

Trustees

Dr David Chapman Chair
Adrian Mark Miller Yardley
Carol Joyce Chapman
Dr Catherine Hampton
Rev Margaret Ann Goodall
Also governs 1 other charity

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2 November 2026
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