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The Temple Music Foundation

Also known as: Tmf

Promoting the public appreciation and understanding of music by assisting in any way the performance of music for the benefit of the public.

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Activities & Mission

Promoting the public appreciation and understanding of music by assisting in any way the performance of music for the benefit of the public.

Grants

The Temple Music Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£11,000
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
education and training 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£513,097
Latest Expenditure
£628,504

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 122.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £325,710
Charitable Activities £185,205
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,182
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £628,296
Raising Funds £208
Governance £1,750
Grants to Institutions £11,000
Other Expenditure £0

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
£513,097
£628,504£628,296£90,989£59,8752 / 12
2024
£479,975
£393,6980 / 12
2023
£299,294
£359,5920 / 14
2022
£247,420
£303,4890 / 2
2021
£234,687
£220,0200 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Temple Music Foundation

What does The Temple Music Foundation do?

Promoting the public appreciation and understanding of music by assisting in any way the performance of music for the benefit of the public.

How much income did The Temple Music Foundation report in 2025?

The Temple Music Foundation reported total income of £513k and reported expenditure of £629k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Temple Music Foundation registered as a charity?

The Temple Music Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2002 as charity number 1095141. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Temple Music Foundation?

The Temple Music Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael McLaren KC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Temple Music Foundation operate?

The Temple Music Foundation operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Temple Music Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Temple Music Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095141.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 December 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3996216
Charity Number
1095141

Trustees

Michael McLaren KC Chair
DANIEL TOLEDANO KC
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Charles Moyler
Jennifer Jonas
KATIE BRADFORD
Also governs 2 other charities
ROBERT VENABLES KC
Also governs 1 other charity
ROSAMUND HORWOOD-SMART KC
Also governs 1 other charity
The Hon Sir MARTIN SPENCER KC
The Rt Hon Sir Christopher Simon Courtenay Stephen Clarke

Also Known As

  • Tmf

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