Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation
Grant scholarships or bursaries to and train musicians, choristers and choirs to help them progress in their music training and experience; provide grants to support the salaries of staff in the music department; provide and maintain music, musical instruments etc. used for music within the Cathedral; provide musical and choral education in schools, churches and the community.
Activities & Mission
Grant scholarships or bursaries to and train musicians, choristers and choirs to help them progress in their music training and experience; provide grants to support the salaries of staff in the music department; provide and maintain music, musical instruments etc. used for music within the Cathedral; provide musical and choral education in schools, churches and the community.
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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £95,238 | £87,651 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £256,840 | £160,418 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £107,981 | £43,873 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £123,231 | £22,395 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £124,114 | £106,265 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation
What does Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation do?
Grant scholarships or bursaries to and train musicians, choristers and choirs to help them progress in their music training and experience; provide grants to support the salaries of staff in the music department; provide and maintain music, musical instruments etc. used for music within the Cathedral; provide musical and choral education in schools, churches and the community.
How much income did Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation report in 2024?
Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation reported total income of £95k and reported expenditure of £88k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation registered as a charity?
Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2015 as charity number 1164872. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation?
Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation operate?
Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Derbyshire, Leicester City, Leicestershire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Leicester Cathedral Music Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164872.
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