LINCOLN CATHEDRAL MUSIC FUND
The Charity's aim is the creation of a permanent music foundation to support the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, organists and organ for the benefit of future generations.Strategies and activities include raising funds through regular giving, one-off donations, profit making ticketed events, legacies, trust applications, promtional literature to past and potential donors, and media coverage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have increased to £3,195,524, supporting the charity's aim to build a permanent endowment. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with total net assets rising to £3,530,904.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £111k | £131k |
| 31/03/2025 | £418k | £212k |
| 31/03/2024 | £212k | £140k |
| 31/03/2023 | £445k | £142k |
| 31/03/2022 | £241k | £122k |
Common questions
Is LINCOLN CATHEDRAL MUSIC FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have increased to £3,195,524, supporting the charity's aim to build a permanent endowment. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with total net assets rising to £3,530,904. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £256k |
| Genesis Foundation | 1 | £110k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH ABBEY WITH ST JAMES, BATH | 1 | £20k |
| CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | 1 | £16k |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £8k |
| HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- DURHAM CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION
- CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL TRUST FUND
- EXETER CATHEDRAL MUSIC FOUNDATION (CIO)
- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION
- THE HASTINGS MUSIC ENDOWMENT FUND
- CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN CATHEDRAL MUSIC FUND | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION | £283k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL TRUST FUND | £430k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EXETER CATHEDRAL MUSIC FOUNDATION (CIO) | £289k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION | £407k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HASTINGS MUSIC ENDOWMENT FUND | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |