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

£1,999,549

Latest Expenditure

£2,019,725

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). 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 86% 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 £1,747

Charitable Activities £1,895,189

Other Trading £0

Investments £9,700

Other Income £92,913

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,019,725

Raising Funds £0

Governance £9,367

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£1,774,791	£1,774,385	£1,774,385	£1,251,631	£1,246,271	81 / 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 2024?

Kirklees Music School reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £2.02m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 101.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 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.