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Skipton Music

Also known as: Skipton Music Society

Skipton Music, has, for the past 70 years, provided first class, professional classical music concerts for the benefit of Skipton and the surrounding area in this rural part of North Yorkshire. We organise 6 concerts annually, one per month from October to March. We have approximately 220 Season Ticket subscribers plus many people who buy tickets at the door for one off concerts.

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Activities & Mission

Skipton Music, has, for the past 70 years, provided first class, professional classical music concerts for the benefit of Skipton and the surrounding area in this rural part of North Yorkshire. We organise 6 concerts annually, one per month from October to March. We have approximately 220 Season Ticket subscribers plus many people who buy tickets at the door for one off concerts.

Grants

Skipton Music makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2026)
£23,549
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
education and training and 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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,918
Latest Expenditure
£23,549

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 124.5%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£18,918
£23,5490 / 2
2025
£20,011
£22,6410 / 1
2024
£18,671
£17,6430 / 0
2023
£17,207
£21,2590 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Skipton Music

What does Skipton Music do?

Skipton Music, has, for the past 70 years, provided first class, professional classical music concerts for the benefit of Skipton and the surrounding area in this rural part of North Yorkshire. We organise 6 concerts annually, one per month from October to March. We have approximately 220 Season Ticket subscribers plus many people who buy tickets at the door for one off concerts.

How much income did Skipton Music report in 2026?

Skipton Music reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Skipton Music registered as a charity?

Skipton Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2010 as charity number 1134609. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Skipton Music?

Skipton Music is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Skipton Music operate?

Skipton Music operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Skipton Music a registered charity?

Yes — Skipton Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134609.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5008133
Charity Number
1134609

Trustees

Peter James Wakefield
Prof Francis James Finlay
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Pete Stollery
Stephanie Jane Sayers

Also Known As

  • Skipton Music Society

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9 November 2026
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