The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust
Also known as: Berkshire Maestros, Berkshire Music Trust
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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Education 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,913,702 | £4,565,049 | £4,509,631 | £3,160,684 | £2,879,183 | 95 / 0 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust
What does The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust do?
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.
How much income did The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust report in 2025?
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust reported total income of £4.91m and reported expenditure of £4.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust?
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust registered as a charity?
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1982 as charity number 284555. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust?
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jon Carroll. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust operate?
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust operates across 5 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Reading, West Berkshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284555.
Details
Stoneham Court
100 Cockney Hill
READING
RG30 4EZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Berkshire Maestros
- Berkshire Music Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated