The Ouseley Church Music Trust

Also known as: Ouseley Trust

"To promote and maintain to a high standard the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in Wales or the Church of Ireland (whether simple or elaborate) in such way as the trustees see fit ... including the promotion of the religious, musical and secular education of pupils attending any school in which instruction in the doctrines of ... the said Churches is given ..."

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Activities & Mission

Grants

The Ouseley Church Music Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £196,766; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports: education and training, religious activities and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Country

Gibraltar Guernsey Ireland Isle Of Man Jersey Northern Ireland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£198,996

Latest Expenditure

£196,766

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 98.9%

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£198,996	£196,766	0 / 0
2024	£199,713	£190,856	0 / 0
2023	£191,647	£163,485	0 / 5
2022	£163,479	£154,293	0 / 0
2021	£148,551	£154,013	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ouseley Church Music Trust

What does The Ouseley Church Music Trust do?

How much income did The Ouseley Church Music Trust report in 2025?

The Ouseley Church Music Trust reported total income of £199k and reported expenditure of £197k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ouseley Church Music Trust registered as a charity?

The Ouseley Church Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 1989 as charity number 527519. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs The Ouseley Church Music Trust?

The Ouseley Church Music Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr STEPHEN MARK Darlington MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ouseley Church Music Trust operate?

The Ouseley Church Music Trust operates across 7 areas, including Gibraltar, Guernsey, Ireland and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Ouseley Church Music Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Ouseley Church Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 527519.