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Music And Letters Trust

The Charity receives income from the production of the musicological periodical _Music & Letters_, which is used to give awards to support musicological research.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity receives income from the production of the musicological periodical _Music & Letters_, which is used to give awards to support musicological research.

Grants

Music And Letters Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£33,422
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£30,119
Latest Expenditure
£33,422

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 111.0%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£30,119
£33,4220 / 0
2024
£33,261
£17,5240 / 0
2023
£27,186
£15,1900 / 0
2022
£24,532
£15,4020 / 0
2021
£25,887
£15,4020 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Music And Letters Trust

What does Music And Letters Trust do?

The Charity receives income from the production of the musicological periodical _Music & Letters_, which is used to give awards to support musicological research.

How much income did Music And Letters Trust report in 2025?

Music And Letters Trust reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Music And Letters Trust registered as a charity?

Music And Letters Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 1972 as charity number 262506. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Music And Letters Trust?

Music And Letters Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Music And Letters Trust operate?

Music And Letters Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Music And Letters Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Music And Letters Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262506.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 August 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
262506
Charity Number
262506

Trustees

Dr Benedict Taylor
Dr Berta Joncus
Dr David Beard
Dr Noel O'Regan
Dr PETER WILTON
Katherine Anne Butler
Professor Laudan Nooshin
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Professor Rebecca Herissone
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Professor Sarah Collins
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Professor Sarah Hibberd
Professor William Dean Sutcliffe

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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