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Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio)

The Charity supports the provision and maintenance of music and a choir at Exeter Cathedral.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity supports the provision and maintenance of music and a choir at Exeter Cathedral.

Grants

Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£258,373
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
religious activities 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£288,980
Latest Expenditure
£258,373

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 89.4%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — Isca Voices (organisation 5134713)
  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation Trust (organisation 297365)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£288,980
£258,3730 / 0
2024
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio)

What does Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) do?

The Charity supports the provision and maintenance of music and a choir at Exeter Cathedral.

How much income did Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) report in 2025?

Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) reported total income of £289k and reported expenditure of £258k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) registered as a charity?

Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 2023 as charity number 1204174. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio)?

Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Keith Acornley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) operate?

Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) a registered charity?

Yes — Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation (cio) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204174.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 August 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5219743
Charity Number
1204174

Trustees

John Keith Acornley Chair
Andrew Thomas Seager Millington
Caroline Padget
Gordon John Pike
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Huggett
Also governs 2 other charities
JOHN CHRISTOPHER CROWLEY
Also governs 2 other charities
Lady Rachel Norris
Melanie Heather May Henrywood
Penelope Helen Adie

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