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Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited

Also known as: Wiltshire Rural Music School

To facilitate music-making activities for people of all ages living in the villages/towns of Wiltshire, through presenting and performing music. To promote the study and practice of music, especially in its social and co-operative forms. To conduct negotiations with any government, local, municipal or other authorities on matters affecting the study and practice of music in Wiltshire.

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Activities & Mission

To facilitate music-making activities for people of all ages living in the villages/towns of Wiltshire, through presenting and performing music. To promote the study and practice of music, especially in its social and co-operative forms. To conduct negotiations with any government, local, municipal or other authorities on matters affecting the study and practice of music in Wiltshire.

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
£97,093
Latest Expenditure
£60,215

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 62.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 62.0%
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 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 2016 — Wiltshire Youth Marching Band (organisation 5048013)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£97,093
£60,2150 / 42
2024
£48,205
£53,6700 / 33
2023
£35,495
£54,1950 / 16
2022
£43,668
£51,4370 / 23
2021
£28,073
£41,0830 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited

What does Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited do?

To facilitate music-making activities for people of all ages living in the villages/towns of Wiltshire, through presenting and performing music. To promote the study and practice of music, especially in its social and co-operative forms. To conduct negotiations with any government, local, municipal or other authorities on matters affecting the study and practice of music in Wiltshire.

How much income did Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited report in 2025?

Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited reported total income of £97k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited registered as a charity?

Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 1965 as charity number 309496. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited?

Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peggy Elizabeth Snell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited operate?

Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309496.

Details

Address
113 GLOUCESTER ROAD
TROWBRIDGE
WILTSHIRE
BA14 0AE
Registration Date
25 February 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
309496
Charity Number
309496

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Trustees

Peggy Elizabeth Snell Chair
Denise Patricia Harvey
DOUGLAS ANTHONY BENSON
Emma Victoria Davies
Lorna Kathryn Watchman
PHILIP SPRINGATE
Sheila Gladys Parker
Also governs 1 other charity
Sian Helena Dicker
Stewart Martin Palmen
TREVOR CARBIN
Also governs 1 other charity
Vernon Frederick Hitchman

Also Known As

  • Wiltshire Rural Music School

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14 May 2026
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