The Music Venue Trust
Music Venue Trust is a UK Registered Charity that exists to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues for the benefit of venues, communities and upcoming artists.
Activities & Mission
Music Venue Trust is a UK Registered Charity that exists to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues for the benefit of venues, communities and upcoming artists.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £975,360 | £1,375,584 | £1,374,334 | £332,157 | £332,157 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,413,289 | £2,484,520 | £2,484,520 | £732,381 | £732,381 | 17 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,369,015 | £3,029,402 | £3,029,402 | £803,612 | £803,612 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,735,218 | £1,595,890 | £1,595,890 | £1,463,999 | £1,358,542 | 5 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,734,588 | £1,419,032 | £1,419,032 | £324,671 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Music Venue Trust
What does The Music Venue Trust do?
Music Venue Trust is a UK Registered Charity that exists to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues for the benefit of venues, communities and upcoming artists.
How much income did The Music Venue Trust report in 2024?
The Music Venue Trust reported total income of £975k and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Music Venue Trust registered as a charity?
The Music Venue Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2015 as charity number 1159846. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Music Venue Trust?
The Music Venue Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Music Venue Trust operate?
The Music Venue Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Music Venue Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Music Venue Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159846.
Details
5 CHURCH STREET
WIMBORNE
BH21 1JH
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