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Cornwall Music Service Trust

Provision of music education for children and young people in Cornwall. This includes instrumental and vocal lessons for individuals, provision of group activities and support within Cornwall's schools and other educational establishments.The Cornwall Music Service Trust is a recognised provider operating within the Cornwall Music Education Hub framework.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of music education for children and young people in Cornwall. This includes instrumental and vocal lessons for individuals, provision of group activities and support within Cornwall's schools and other educational establishments.The Cornwall Music Service Trust is a recognised provider operating within the Cornwall Music Education Hub framework.

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
£1,830,281
Latest Expenditure
£1,757,742

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £26,574
Charitable Activities £1,678,685
Other Trading £55,459
Investments £8,102
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,747,509
Raising Funds £10,233
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,830,281
£1,757,742£1,747,509£746,649£735,226111 / 2
2024
£1,781,203
£1,746,490£1,636,909£674,110£150,102115 / 0
2023
£1,735,066
£1,736,970£1,728,343£633,684£553,933113 / 2
2022
£1,552,807
£1,770,785£1,770,785£635,588£282,589113 / 0
2021
£2,110,739
£1,672,340£1,672,340£853,566£527,790120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Music Service Trust

What does Cornwall Music Service Trust do?

Provision of music education for children and young people in Cornwall. This includes instrumental and vocal lessons for individuals, provision of group activities and support within Cornwall's schools and other educational establishments.The Cornwall Music Service Trust is a recognised provider operating within the Cornwall Music Education Hub framework.

How much income did Cornwall Music Service Trust report in 2025?

Cornwall Music Service Trust reported total income of £1.83m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cornwall Music Service Trust?

Cornwall Music Service Trust has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Cornwall Music Service Trust registered as a charity?

Cornwall Music Service Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2014 as charity number 1159622. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Cornwall Music Service Trust?

Cornwall Music Service Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornwall Music Service Trust operate?

Cornwall Music Service Trust operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cornwall Music Service Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwall Music Service Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159622.

Details

Address
Cornwall Music Service Trust
Truro School
Trennick Lane
TRURO
TR1 1TH
Registration Date
15 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5054411
Charity Number
1159622

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Trustees

ALAN THOMAS LANE RETALLACK
Also governs 1 other charity
Amanda Louise Tomkinson
Andy Johnson
Elizabeth Sibley
Jacqueline Brant
PAUL KNEEBONE
Rebecca Mary Jane Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Osmond

Sectors & Classifications

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