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The Light Music Society

Also known as: Lms

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of light music.

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Activities & Mission

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of light music.

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

Latest Income
£28,308
Latest Expenditure
£46,329

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 163.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 163.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£28,308
£46,3290 / 9
2023
£52,051
£105,8020 / 6
2022
£31,240
£56,8670 / 5
2021
£42,339
£56,2990 / 4
2020
£40,473
£47,6640 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about The Light Music Society

What does The Light Music Society do?

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of light music.

How much income did The Light Music Society report in 2024?

The Light Music Society reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Light Music Society registered as a charity?

The Light Music Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 2014 as charity number 1158472. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Light Music Society?

The Light Music Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Light Music Society operate?

The Light Music Society operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Light Music Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Light Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158472.

Details

Address
The Light Music Society
Victoria Hall
37 Knowsley Street
BOLTON
BL1 2AS
Registration Date
8 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042476
Charity Number
1158472

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Trustees

Andrew Jonathan Penny
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Irvin Browne
David Greenhalgh
Dr Catherine Tackley
HILARY ASHTON
HOWARD ROGERSON BA GRSM
Also governs 2 other charities
James Edmond Cooke
JAN MENTHA
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Witkiewicz
Timothy John Isard
Timothy John Parkin
Tracey Johnson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Lms

Data & trust

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