Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund
Also known as: Lincoln Cathedral Music Appeal
The Charity's aim is the creation of a permanent music foundation to support the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, organists and organ for the benefit of future generations.Strategies and activities include raising funds through regular giving, one-off donations, profit making ticketed events, legacies, trust applications, promtional literature to past and potential donors, and media coverage.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's aim is the creation of a permanent music foundation to support the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, organists and organ for the benefit of future generations.Strategies and activities include raising funds through regular giving, one-off donations, profit making ticketed events, legacies, trust applications, promtional literature to past and potential donors, and media coverage.
Grants
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £131,314
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
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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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
Financial Efficiency
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £418,211 | £211,683 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £110,755 | £131,314 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £211,624 | £139,875 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2023 | £445,398 | £142,381 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2022 | £241,465 | £122,060 | 0 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund
What does Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund do?
The Charity's aim is the creation of a permanent music foundation to support the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, organists and organ for the benefit of future generations.Strategies and activities include raising funds through regular giving, one-off donations, profit making ticketed events, legacies, trust applications, promtional literature to past and potential donors, and media coverage.
How much income did Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund report in 2025?
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund reported total income of £418k and reported expenditure of £212k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund registered as a charity?
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1994 as charity number 1033089. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund?
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund operate?
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1033089.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund
- Lincoln Cathedral Music Appeal
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated