MUSIC IN LYDDINGTON

Registered charity 1040099 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The presentation of public concerts, recitals, masterclasses and otherwise to promote public education in, enjoyment and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.

Objects

The objects of the Society shall be:1. to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in,and appreciation of,the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals .2. to provide facilities which promote the practice or enjoyment of the art of music for recreation or other leisure time occupation and to make them available in the interests of social welfare to individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large with the object of improving conditions of life .

Area of benefit: IN PRACTICE RUTLAND AND WELLAND VALLEY AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Registered contact address: Rutland, East Midlands, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£29k
Latest spending
£30k
Registered
1994
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £2,046.71 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a surplus of £9,945.94 in the prior year. Total funds increased to £68,727.59, with unrestricted reserves (accumulated fund) standing at £47,235.88. The trustees report that the charity expects to continue its operations with similar programmes in future years.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Governance: Late approval of governing document
“During 2024, it was discovered that the 2016 constitution had not been formally approved.by the Charity Commission This was rectified at the 2025 AGM.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leicestershire · Northamptonshire · Rutland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£29k£30k
31/12/2024£32k£30k
31/12/2023£36k£26k
31/12/2022£29k£27k
31/12/2021£33k£22k

Common questions

Is MUSIC IN LYDDINGTON financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £2,046.71 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a surplus of £9,945.94 in the prior year. Total funds increased to £68,727.59, with unrestricted reserves (accumulated fund) standing at £47,235.88. The trustees report that the charity expects to continue its operations with similar programmes in future years. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
MUSIC IN LYDDINGTON£29k—0unclear—no doubt
TEDDINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY FY2025£45k—0unclear—no doubt
THE TEMPLE MUSIC FOUNDATION FY2024£513k—0unclear—no doubt
SWINDON MUSIC SERVICE FY2025£834k—0above—no doubt
CHILDREN'S CONCERTS FY2025£66k—0above—no doubt
THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA FY2025£392k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.