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.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £106,470 | £117,681 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £56,862 | £80,733 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £73,729 | £75,822 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £39,618 | £51,458 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £20,895 | £25,412 | 0 / 0 |
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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.
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