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Painswick Music Society

The aims and objectives of the Society is to arrange four high quality classical music concerts each year in St Mary's Church, Painswick, which are greatly appreciated and well attended. Although professional and celebrated artists are usually engaged to maintain the high standards, the cost of tickets is kept to a minimum to make the concerts available to all.

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Activities & Mission

The aims and objectives of the Society is to arrange four high quality classical music concerts each year in St Mary's Church, Painswick, which are greatly appreciated and well attended. Although professional and celebrated artists are usually engaged to maintain the high standards, the cost of tickets is kept to a minimum to make the concerts available to all.

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

Latest Income
£26,499
Latest Expenditure
£25,650

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.8%
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
£26,499
£25,6500 / 5
2024
£22,598
£20,3030 / 5
2023
£18,763
£23,0890 / 0
2022
£33,880
£53,1260 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Painswick Music Society

What does Painswick Music Society do?

The aims and objectives of the Society is to arrange four high quality classical music concerts each year in St Mary's Church, Painswick, which are greatly appreciated and well attended. Although professional and celebrated artists are usually engaged to maintain the high standards, the cost of tickets is kept to a minimum to make the concerts available to all.

How much income did Painswick Music Society report in 2025?

Painswick Music Society reported total income of £26k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Painswick Music Society registered as a charity?

Painswick Music Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 1976 as charity number 271069. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs Painswick Music Society?

Painswick Music Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof. Martin Woodhead. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Painswick Music Society operate?

Painswick Music Society operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Painswick Music Society a registered charity?

Yes — Painswick Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271069.

Details

Address
Spring House
High Street
Chalford
STROUD
Gloucestershire
GL6 8DN
Registration Date
7 April 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271069
Charity Number
271069

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Trustees

Prof. Martin Woodhead Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Swain
David Richard Cutler
Dr Susan Frances Pack
Edward Bowron
Jane Mann
Jessica Bailey
Nicholas Steel
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Peter Godfrey Holmes
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