The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund
To apply its income to the education of students of the Royal Northern College of Music by the award of prizes, exhibitions, grants for travel or for the purchase of musical instruments, maintenance allowances or similar benefits.
Activities & Mission
To apply its income to the education of students of the Royal Northern College of Music by the award of prizes, exhibitions, grants for travel or for the purchase of musical instruments, maintenance allowances or similar benefits.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,940,096 | £2,709,131 | £2,588,658 | £24,832,912 | £1,205,217 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,187,784 | £2,055,028 | £1,929,363 | £24,589,476 | £1,912,225 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,593,716 | £2,112,778 | £1,995,496 | £22,491,662 | £1,873,083 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,209,951 | £1,611,596 | £1,499,189 | £22,560,667 | £1,303,919 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £913,724 | £1,712,006 | £1,608,078 | £22,524,814 | £988,416 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund
What does The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund do?
To apply its income to the education of students of the Royal Northern College of Music by the award of prizes, exhibitions, grants for travel or for the purchase of musical instruments, maintenance allowances or similar benefits.
How much income did The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund report in 2025?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £2.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund has a program ratio of 118.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund registered as a charity?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1976 as charity number 504948. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund operate?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Northern College Of Music Awards Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 504948.
Details
124 OXFORD ROAD
MANCHESTER
M13 9RD
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