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The Academy Of Ancient Music

Also known as: Academy of Ancient Music

Education of the public through concerts of baroque and early classical music on period instruments.

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Activities & Mission

Education of the public through concerts of baroque and early classical music on period instruments.

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.

Show all 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,150,572
Latest Expenditure
£1,197,441

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £296,849
Charitable Activities £824,575
Other Trading £15,226
Investments £13,922
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,057,208
Raising Funds £140,233
Governance £44,764
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,150,572
£1,197,441£1,057,208£1,372,158£1,304,5847 / 15
2024
£1,675,529
£1,218,711£1,071,300£1,383,916£1,116,0308 / 15
2023
£992,002
£1,005,711£901,603£881,405£779,9487 / 5
2022
£844,801
£1,043,136£968,672£890,141£822,3417 / 4
2021
£756,655
£570,113£480,438£1,123,558£981,9807 / 11

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Frequently asked questions about The Academy Of Ancient Music

What does The Academy Of Ancient Music do?

Education of the public through concerts of baroque and early classical music on period instruments.

How much income did The Academy Of Ancient Music report in 2025?

The Academy Of Ancient Music reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Academy Of Ancient Music registered as a charity?

The Academy Of Ancient Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2001 as charity number 1085485. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Academy Of Ancient Music?

The Academy Of Ancient Music is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul David Baumann CBE LVO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Academy Of Ancient Music operate?

The Academy Of Ancient Music operates across 13 areas, including Austria, Belgium, Colombia and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Academy Of Ancient Music a registered charity?

Yes — The Academy Of Ancient Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085485.

Details

Address
Cherry Trees Centre
St Matthew's Street
Cambridge
CB1 2LT
Registration Date
12 March 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3977847
Charity Number
1085485

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Trustees

Paul David Baumann CBE LVO Chair
Catherine Theresa O'Neill
Daryl Louise Fielding
Elise Dominique Badoy
Huw George Carvil Humphreys
Also governs 2 other charities
Jane Victoria Barker
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN WILLIAM PITMAN
Jonathan Edward Eley
Joseph Gwyn Adams
Malcolm James Gammie CBE KC
Pauline Michelle Madeleine Marie Ginestie

Also Known As

  • Academy of Ancient Music

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30 July 2026
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