MUSIC IN LYDDINGTON
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 .
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew John Campbell Davies
- Dr Hilary Jane Williams
- Jennifer Alison Fenelon
- Roger Michael Hean Embling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE CALLEVA FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- TEDDINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY
- THE TEMPLE MUSIC FOUNDATION
- SWINDON MUSIC SERVICE
- CHILDREN'S CONCERTS
- THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA
- THE MRS SUNDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSIC IN LYDDINGTON | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEDDINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TEMPLE MUSIC FOUNDATION | £513k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWINDON MUSIC SERVICE | £834k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN'S CONCERTS | £66k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |