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the british music society

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The British Music Society is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Upminster and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


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 society is particularly concerned with lesser known British composers from the late 1800s to the middle years of the 20th Century. It is not generally a grant giving or commissioning body. The society issues a newsletter, journal and occasionally other books. It professionally records CDs. Its annual meetings usually incorporate some live music or other event.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,107
Latest Expenditure
£17,785

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 146.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 146.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£12,107£17,7850 / 2
2023£10,846£12,5010 / 3
2021£11,633£11,0290 / 10
2020£12,820£12,1620 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers