Kirklees Music School

Music education

Activities & Mission

Music education

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

Kirklees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,181,091

Latest Expenditure

£2,245,508

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 88% of UK Arts 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 £3,951

Charitable Activities £2,021,686

Other Trading £0

Investments £4,722

Other Income £150,733

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,245,508

Raising Funds £0

Governance £11,714

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,181,091	£2,245,508	£2,245,508	£1,046,954	£1,042,242	74 / 0
2024	£1,999,549	£2,019,725	£2,019,725	£1,057,737	£1,057,737	70 / 0
2023	£1,854,689	£1,961,865	£1,961,865	£1,032,820	£1,032,820	75 / 0
2022	£1,754,357	£1,816,679	£1,816,679	£1,139,997	£1,136,639	79 / 0
2021	£1,751,709	£1,801,022	£1,801,022	£1,202,318	£1,197,078	75 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kirklees Music School

What does Kirklees Music School do?

Music education

How much income did Kirklees Music School report in 2025?

Kirklees Music School reported total income of £2.18m and reported expenditure of £2.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kirklees Music School?

Kirklees Music School has a program ratio of 103.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kirklees Music School registered as a charity?

Kirklees Music School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 1992 as charity number 1013838. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Kirklees Music School?

Kirklees Music School 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 Kirklees Music School operate?

Kirklees Music School operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kirklees Music School a registered charity?

Yes — Kirklees Music School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013838.