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Sowerby Music

PROMOTION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY PRESENTING PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS; PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE LARGEST SCHOOLS MUSIC OUTREACH PROGRAMME ORGANISED BY A MUSIC PROMOTING SOCIETY IN THE COUNTRY AND SPONSORING TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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Activities & Mission

PROMOTION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY PRESENTING PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS; PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE LARGEST SCHOOLS MUSIC OUTREACH PROGRAMME ORGANISED BY A MUSIC PROMOTING SOCIETY IN THE COUNTRY AND SPONSORING TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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
£10,964
Latest Expenditure
£19,291

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 175.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 175.9%
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
£10,964
£19,2910 / 4
2024
£19,013
£14,8210 / 0
2023
£14,036
£17,0010 / 0
2022
£17,071
£18,7040 / 6
2021
£12,401
£10,6050 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about Sowerby Music

What does Sowerby Music do?

PROMOTION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY PRESENTING PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS; PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE LARGEST SCHOOLS MUSIC OUTREACH PROGRAMME ORGANISED BY A MUSIC PROMOTING SOCIETY IN THE COUNTRY AND SPONSORING TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

How much income did Sowerby Music report in 2025?

Sowerby Music reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sowerby Music registered as a charity?

Sowerby Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 1997 as charity number 1061719. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Sowerby Music?

Sowerby Music is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Merriam. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sowerby Music operate?

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

Is Sowerby Music a registered charity?

Yes — Sowerby Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061719.

Details

Address
1 Hawthorne Terrace
Bagby
THIRSK
YO7 2PQ
Registration Date
8 April 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3105257
Charity Number
1061719

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Trustees

Graham Merriam Chair
GRAHAM CHARLES MERRIAM
Also governs 1 other charity
Lynne Dawson
MRS JACKIE BAILY
Penelope Jane Stirling
PETER RUSH

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