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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£821,178
Latest Expenditure
£849,792

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £76,514
Charitable Activities £535,662
Other Trading £197,059
Investments £6,943
Other Income £5,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £760,634
Raising Funds £89,158
Governance £6,255
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£821,178
£849,792£760,634£2,005,425£148,26917 / 25
2024
£859,751
£904,217£817,474£2,034,039£143,1438 / 25
2023
£831,299
£864,394£783,181£2,078,505£159,7637 / 27
2022
£683,233
£749,548£691,816£2,111,600£2,111,6008 / 20
2021
£700,234
£633,233£611,495£2,177,915£2,177,9159 / 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.

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

Address
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC
ST. MARGARETS CHURCH
WALMGATE
YORK
YO1 9TL
Registration Date
27 February 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942680
Charity Number
1068331

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Trustees

Anita Datta
Dominic Oscar Alexander Wallis
Lorna Clayton-Rawle
Paul Alexander Tyack
Professor Philip Michael Dawson Wood
Simon Andrew Robert Procter

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