The British Music Experience
Also known as: The Music Experience
The BME has a mission to advance the education and appreciation of the art, history, and science of music. The museum holds a collection of artefacts brought to life through audio-visual technology against a backdrop of Britain's social and political landscape. The British Music Experience fulfils its charitable objectives by operating a Museum housed in the Cunard Building, Liverpool.
Activities & Mission
The BME has a mission to advance the education and appreciation of the art, history, and science of music. The museum holds a collection of artefacts brought to life through audio-visual technology against a backdrop of Britain's social and political landscape. The British Music Experience fulfils its charitable objectives by operating a Museum housed in the Cunard Building, Liverpool.
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 35% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £957,586 | £886,656 | £592,533 | £403,851 | £403,851 | 20 / 6 |
| 2024 | £984,180 | £963,165 | £691,656 | £332,922 | £332,922 | 20 / 2 |
| 2023 | £775,014 | £865,469 | £629,161 | £311,907 | £311,907 | 19 / 8 |
| 2022 | £723,384 | £689,256 | £531,690 | £402,362 | £402,362 | 19 / 2 |
| 2021 | £483,626 | £544,945 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Music Experience
What does The British Music Experience do?
The BME has a mission to advance the education and appreciation of the art, history, and science of music. The museum holds a collection of artefacts brought to life through audio-visual technology against a backdrop of Britain's social and political landscape. The British Music Experience fulfils its charitable objectives by operating a Museum housed in the Cunard Building, Liverpool.
How much income did The British Music Experience report in 2025?
The British Music Experience reported total income of £958k and reported expenditure of £887k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Music Experience?
The British Music Experience has a program ratio of 61.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Music Experience registered as a charity?
The British Music Experience was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 2008 as charity number 1125752. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The British Music Experience?
The British Music Experience is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is HARVEY GOLDSMITH CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Music Experience operate?
The British Music Experience operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The British Music Experience a registered charity?
Yes — The British Music Experience is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125752.
Details
Ground Floor
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
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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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