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Music In Country Churches

Music in Country Churches was established as a charitable trust in 1989. It has two aims: (1) to assist churches in rural regions of England and Wales with holding concerts of classical music; (2) to raise funds to assist those churches with the costs of their repair and maintenance. The Charity is particularly keen to provide performance opportunities to young and emerging musicians.

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Activities & Mission

Music in Country Churches was established as a charitable trust in 1989. It has two aims: (1) to assist churches in rural regions of England and Wales with holding concerts of classical music; (2) to raise funds to assist those churches with the costs of their repair and maintenance. The Charity is particularly keen to provide performance opportunities to young and emerging musicians.

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
£106,470
Latest Expenditure
£117,681

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.5%
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
£106,470
£117,6810 / 0
2023
£56,862
£80,7330 / 0
2022
£73,729
£75,8220 / 0
2021
£39,618
£51,4580 / 0
2020
£20,895
£25,4120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Music In Country Churches

What does Music In Country Churches do?

Music in Country Churches was established as a charitable trust in 1989. It has two aims: (1) to assist churches in rural regions of England and Wales with holding concerts of classical music; (2) to raise funds to assist those churches with the costs of their repair and maintenance. The Charity is particularly keen to provide performance opportunities to young and emerging musicians.

How much income did Music In Country Churches report in 2024?

Music In Country Churches reported total income of £106k and reported expenditure of £118k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Music In Country Churches registered as a charity?

Music In Country Churches was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1989 as charity number 801073. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Music In Country Churches?

Music In Country Churches is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Rice. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Music In Country Churches operate?

Music In Country Churches operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Music In Country Churches a registered charity?

Yes — Music In Country Churches is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801073.

Details

Address
PO Box 1645
OXFORD
OX4 9PE
Registration Date
7 March 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
801073
Charity Number
801073

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Trustees

Matthew Rice Chair
Anna Stanton
Also governs 1 other charity
NIGEL SAVORY DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Ralph Abel Smith
SIR JOHN PARSONS KCVO

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