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Water City Music

The main focus is an annual week long festival at the Tower of London in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces where schoolchildren from London and the Midlands perform. The London children were in the main from deprived areas of East London. The Charity also organises regular concerts in south London where youngsters perform music with professional musicians and music students

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Activities & Mission

The main focus is an annual week long festival at the Tower of London in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces where schoolchildren from London and the Midlands perform. The London children were in the main from deprived areas of East London. The Charity also organises regular concerts in south London where youngsters perform music with professional musicians and music 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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£30,708
Latest Expenditure
£41,122

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 133.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 133.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£30,708
£41,1220 / 8
2025
£56,838
£48,0630 / 0
2024
£13,070
£23,5550 / 10
2023
£39,858
£28,9990 / 3
2022
£39,193
£23,3480 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about Water City Music

What does Water City Music do?

The main focus is an annual week long festival at the Tower of London in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces where schoolchildren from London and the Midlands perform. The London children were in the main from deprived areas of East London. The Charity also organises regular concerts in south London where youngsters perform music with professional musicians and music students

How much income did Water City Music report in 2026?

Water City Music reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Water City Music registered as a charity?

Water City Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2016 as charity number 1166168. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Water City Music?

Water City Music is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Meriel Barclay. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Water City Music operate?

Water City Music operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Water City Music a registered charity?

Yes — Water City Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166168.

Details

Address
THE BARNS
VILLAGE FARM
FORD
TEMPLE GUITING
CHELTENHAM
GL54 5RU
Registration Date
22 March 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5073329
Charity Number
1166168

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Trustees

Meriel Barclay Chair
Christopher David O'Riordan
Geoffrey Foster Keeys
Stephanie Lois Godwin

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30 July 2026
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