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Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection

To preserve and present Theatre Organs and their music to advance the appreciation with the public forgenerations to come.To acquire and preserve those theatre organs which are of historic and educational value for the benefit ofthe public.To have a working exhibition of these instruments. We will have concerts/professional performances, tuition, presentations and tours and mentoring.

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Activities & Mission

To preserve and present Theatre Organs and their music to advance the appreciation with the public forgenerations to come.To acquire and preserve those theatre organs which are of historic and educational value for the benefit ofthe public.To have a working exhibition of these instruments. We will have concerts/professional performances, tuition, presentations and tours and mentoring.

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
£536,381
Latest Expenditure
£40,187

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 60.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £526,125
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £7,827
Investments £2,429
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £24,418
Raising Funds £7,675
Governance £1,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £8,094

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£536,381
£40,187£24,418£983,800£983,8000 / 12
2024
£41,517
£13,5320 / 0
2023
£19,333
£26,4140 / 3
2022
£332,184
£36,4380 / 7
2021
£44,470
£21,2620 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection

What does Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection do?

To preserve and present Theatre Organs and their music to advance the appreciation with the public forgenerations to come.To acquire and preserve those theatre organs which are of historic and educational value for the benefit ofthe public.To have a working exhibition of these instruments. We will have concerts/professional performances, tuition, presentations and tours and mentoring.

How much income did Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection report in 2025?

Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection reported total income of £536k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection registered as a charity?

Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2018 as charity number 1176604. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection?

Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Francis Benjamin Snowdon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection operate?

Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection operates in Rhondda Cynon Taff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection a registered charity?

Yes — Paul Kirner's Theatre Organ Collection is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176604.

Details

Address
37 Windsor Clive Drive
St. Fagans
CARDIFF
CF5 6HQ
Registration Date
10 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5110600
Charity Number
1176604

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Trustees

Francis Benjamin Snowdon Chair
ANTHONY JOSEPH STONE MEADS
GRANT PILCHER

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