The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund
Also known as: General Funds of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Support of the Royal Northern College of Music and the Junior School at the Royal Northern College of Music and the advancement of the education of its students and former students.
Activities & Mission
Support of the Royal Northern College of Music and the Junior School at the Royal Northern College of Music and the advancement of the education of its students and former students.
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 84% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Education 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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Supporters of Rncm Charitable Trust (organisation 1060152)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,010,812 | £4,290,097 | £4,264,398 | £17,339,671 | £10,441,126 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,764,905 | £2,454,912 | £2,424,405 | £17,307,560 | £9,585,960 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,819,381 | £2,631,125 | £2,603,551 | £16,346,800 | £9,944,212 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £862,510 | £555,318 | £520,012 | £17,184,267 | £11,060,866 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £620,307 | £544,025 | £510,957 | £16,861,963 | £10,586,952 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund
What does The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund do?
Support of the Royal Northern College of Music and the Junior School at the Royal Northern College of Music and the advancement of the education of its students and former students.
How much income did The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund report in 2025?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund reported total income of £4.01m and reported expenditure of £4.29m 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 Endowment Fund?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund has a program ratio of 106.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund registered as a charity?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1976 as charity number 504949. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment 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 Endowment Fund operate?
The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Northern College Of Music Endowment Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 504949.
Details
124 OXFORD ROAD
MANCHESTER
M13 9RD
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Also Known As
- General Funds of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated