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The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments

Makes loans and grants to young professional musicians to enable the purchase of musical instruments appropriate for a career as a professional performer.

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Activities & Mission

Makes loans and grants to young professional musicians to enable the purchase of musical instruments appropriate for a career as a professional performer.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£80,602
Latest Expenditure
£84,575

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£80,602
£84,5750 / 0
2024
£80,234
£80,4980 / 0
2023
£68,298
£68,5970 / 0
2022
£62,556
£73,8740 / 0
2021
£61,165
£46,6760 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments

What does The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments do?

Makes loans and grants to young professional musicians to enable the purchase of musical instruments appropriate for a career as a professional performer.

How much income did The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments report in 2025?

The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments reported total income of £81k and reported expenditure of £85k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments registered as a charity?

The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1979 as charity number 277909. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments?

The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments operate?

The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments a registered charity?

Yes — The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277909.

Details

Address
LOAN FUND FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
1
Speed Highwalk
Barbican
LONDON
Registration Date
28 June 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
277909
Charity Number
277909

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Trustees

Andrew Marriner
Also governs 1 other charity
Catherine Yates
Chris Walters
LEVON CHILINGIRIAN OBE
Professor Joanne Bridget Cole
RODNEY SLATFORD OBE

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14 May 2026
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