the berkshire young musicians trust

The charity supports children and young people. The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in Reading and operates in Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Berkshire Music Trust is an independent music service providing instrumental and vocal teaching in schools and music centres throughout Berkshire. We promote a comprehensive range of music activities working in close partnership with schools, colleges and community music groups. Funds are raised to support disadvantaged young people and talented young musicians.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Bracknell Forest West Berkshire Reading Windsor And Maidenhead Wokingham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,567,195

Latest Expenditure

£4,485,418

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £33,361

Charitable Activities £4,486,197

Other Trading £0

Investments £19,048

Other Income £28,589

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,429,493

Raising Funds £55,925

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,567,195	£4,485,418	£4,429,493	£2,445,062	£1,192,330	104 / 1
2023	£4,706,440	£4,798,842	£4,739,214	£2,413,850	£1,162,308	115 / 0
2022	£4,601,438	£5,099,132	£5,039,268	£2,382,602	£1,210,184	112 / 0
2021	£5,339,196	£4,643,489	£4,584,800	-£463,181	£1,079,147	116 / 0
2020	£4,663,925	£5,132,802	£5,067,124	-£914,419	£351,616	121 / 0