Love Music Trust
The Love Music Trust is the lead partner and fund holder for the Cheshire and Wirral music hub.As lead partner, the Love Music Trust has a responsibility to support all state schools in the area to deliver the aims and objectives of the National Plan for Music Education. In addition the trust delivers lessons into schools and runs ensembles and choirs.
Activities & Mission
The Love Music Trust is the lead partner and fund holder for the Cheshire and Wirral music hub.As lead partner, the Love Music Trust has a responsibility to support all state schools in the area to deliver the aims and objectives of the National Plan for Music Education. In addition the trust delivers lessons into schools and runs ensembles and choirs.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,280,247 | £1,133,236 | £1,133,236 | £539,696 | £296,655 | 10 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,048,053 | £1,034,531 | £1,034,531 | £392,685 | £295,830 | 9 / 13 |
| 2023 | £982,811 | £957,115 | £957,115 | £379,163 | £282,660 | 7 / 20 |
| 2022 | £926,519 | £902,136 | £901,965 | £353,467 | £244,545 | 7 / 20 |
| 2021 | £807,889 | £810,523 | £810,523 | £329,084 | £180,046 | 7 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Love Music Trust
What does Love Music Trust do?
The Love Music Trust is the lead partner and fund holder for the Cheshire and Wirral music hub.As lead partner, the Love Music Trust has a responsibility to support all state schools in the area to deliver the aims and objectives of the National Plan for Music Education. In addition the trust delivers lessons into schools and runs ensembles and choirs.
How much income did Love Music Trust report in 2025?
Love Music Trust reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Love Music Trust?
Love Music Trust has a program ratio of 88.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Love Music Trust registered as a charity?
Love Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 2012 as charity number 1148615. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Love Music Trust?
Love Music Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Mark Humphreys. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Love Music Trust operate?
Love Music Trust operates across 3 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Wirral.
Is Love Music Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Love Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148615.
Details
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SANDBACH
CHESHIRE
CW11 1GE
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