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Guitar Aid

Providing guitars to individuals and organisations where it is difficult to obtain or purchase them. For the purpose of developing music skills and promoting praise and worship in Churches and youth groups.

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Activities & Mission

Providing guitars to individuals and organisations where it is difficult to obtain or purchase them. For the purpose of developing music skills and promoting praise and worship in Churches and youth groups.

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
£24,923
Latest Expenditure
£29,845

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.7%
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
£24,923
£29,8450 / 2
2024
£24,693
£23,1370 / 2
2023
£24,560
£18,1680 / 2
2022
£16,341
£34,0500 / 2
2021
£13,493
£6,1710 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guitar Aid

What does Guitar Aid do?

Providing guitars to individuals and organisations where it is difficult to obtain or purchase them. For the purpose of developing music skills and promoting praise and worship in Churches and youth groups.

How much income did Guitar Aid report in 2025?

Guitar Aid reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Guitar Aid registered as a charity?

Guitar Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2008 as charity number 1122598. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Guitar Aid?

Guitar Aid is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID CHRISTOPHER BARTLETT SUMNER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Guitar Aid operate?

Guitar Aid operates across 27 areas, including Austria, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Bulgaria and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Guitar Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Guitar Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122598.

Details

Address
94 GLOUCESTER ROAD
EXETER
EX4 2ED
Registration Date
4 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035252
Charity Number
1122598

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Trustees

DAVID CHRISTOPHER BARTLETT SUMNER Chair
BENJAMIN SUMNER
ELIZABETH ANNE SUMNER
JOHN TERENCE SUMNER
PAUL WILLIAM ABLETT

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