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Midsummer Music

MIDSUMMER MUSIC AIMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF MUSIC. THE MAIN ACTIVITY IS THE PRODUCTION OF AN ANNUAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY FEATURING ARTISTS OF INTERNATIONAL STATURE. A MINIMUM OF FIVE CONCERTS ARE GIVEN OVER A THREE DAY PERIOD IN THE SUMMER.

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Activities & Mission

MIDSUMMER MUSIC AIMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF MUSIC. THE MAIN ACTIVITY IS THE PRODUCTION OF AN ANNUAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY FEATURING ARTISTS OF INTERNATIONAL STATURE. A MINIMUM OF FIVE CONCERTS ARE GIVEN OVER A THREE DAY PERIOD IN THE SUMMER.

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

Latest Income
£77,422
Latest Expenditure
£51,488

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 66.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 66.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£77,422
£51,4880 / 0
2023
£48,701
£44,2620 / 0
2022
£45,716
£37,0300 / 0
2021
£27,146
£30,5030 / 0
2020
£31,033
£16,9100 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Midsummer Music

What does Midsummer Music do?

MIDSUMMER MUSIC AIMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF MUSIC. THE MAIN ACTIVITY IS THE PRODUCTION OF AN ANNUAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY FEATURING ARTISTS OF INTERNATIONAL STATURE. A MINIMUM OF FIVE CONCERTS ARE GIVEN OVER A THREE DAY PERIOD IN THE SUMMER.

How much income did Midsummer Music report in 2024?

Midsummer Music reported total income of £77k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Midsummer Music registered as a charity?

Midsummer Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 2012 as charity number 1145873. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Midsummer Music?

Midsummer Music is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR JEREMY DIXON RIBA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Midsummer Music operate?

Midsummer Music operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Midsummer Music a registered charity?

Yes — Midsummer Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145873.

Details

Address
56 Severalls Avenue
Chesham
HP5 3EL
Registration Date
13 February 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025245
Charity Number
1145873

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Trustees

SIR JEREMY DIXON RIBA Chair
BJORG LEWIS
CHRISTOPHER PHILIP ALDREN FRCS

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