the british music experience

The charity supports the general public. The British Music Experience is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Liverpool and operates in Liverpool City.

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

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.

Fundraising

See where The British Music Experience is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Liverpool City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£984,180

Latest Expenditure

£963,165

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 71.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 28.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £648,425

Other Trading £335,755

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £691,656

Raising Funds £271,509

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£763,562	£771,854	£561,089	£429,553	£429,553	22 / 4