The York Early Music Foundation
The principal activity of the charity is to foster, promote and increase public interest in, and knowledge and understanding of, the Arts in general and, in particular, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity is to foster, promote and increase public interest in, and knowledge and understanding of, the Arts in general and, in particular, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £821,178 | £849,792 | £760,634 | £2,005,425 | £148,269 | 17 / 25 |
| 2024 | £859,751 | £904,217 | £817,474 | £2,034,039 | £143,143 | 8 / 25 |
| 2023 | £831,299 | £864,394 | £783,181 | £2,078,505 | £159,763 | 7 / 27 |
| 2022 | £683,233 | £749,548 | £691,816 | £2,111,600 | £2,111,600 | 8 / 20 |
| 2021 | £700,234 | £633,233 | £611,495 | £2,177,915 | £2,177,915 | 9 / 19 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The York Early Music Foundation
What does The York Early Music Foundation do?
The principal activity of the charity is to foster, promote and increase public interest in, and knowledge and understanding of, the Arts in general and, in particular, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music.
How much income did The York Early Music Foundation report in 2025?
The York Early Music Foundation reported total income of £821k and reported expenditure of £850k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The York Early Music Foundation?
The York Early Music Foundation has a program ratio of 92.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The York Early Music Foundation registered as a charity?
The York Early Music Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1998 as charity number 1068331. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The York Early Music Foundation?
The York Early Music Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The York Early Music Foundation operate?
The York Early Music Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The York Early Music Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The York Early Music Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068331.
Details
ST. MARGARETS CHURCH
WALMGATE
YORK
YO1 9TL
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