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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,675,529 | £1,218,711 | £1,071,300 | £1,383,916 | £1,116,030 | 8 / 15 |
| 2023 | £992,002 | £1,005,711 | £901,603 | £881,405 | £779,948 | 7 / 5 |
| 2022 | £844,801 | £1,043,136 | £968,672 | £890,141 | £822,341 | 7 / 4 |
| 2021 | £756,655 | £570,113 | £480,438 | £1,123,558 | £981,980 | 7 / 11 |
| 2020 | £934,135 | £1,088,747 | £994,237 | £937,016 | £892,716 | 6 / 0 |
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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 2024?
The Academy Of Ancient Music reported total income of £1.68m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Academy Of Ancient Music?
The Academy Of Ancient Music has a program ratio of 63.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL DAVID BAUMANN CBE. 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
St Matthew's Street
Cambridge
CB1 2LT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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