THE BEDFORDSHIRE MUSIC TRUST

Registered charity 1104849 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The charity supports music activities for young people and adults in Beds and surrounding areas. Following the demise of Bedfordshire Music, we have become responsible for operating the holiday youth music ensemble courses in the former county and advising on policy with the local Music Hubs. Our aim is to provide access to musical opportunities for young musicians appropriate to their abilities.

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Latest income

£41k

Latest spending

£34k

Registered

2004

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £24,712, while total net assets rose to £40,664. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,870, indicating a surplus for the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services as Trustees during the year.” — page 10

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: sufficient to cover annual management and administration costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which may arise (held: £25k)

“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which would be sufficient to cover annual management and administration costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which may arise.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

North Bedfordshire Decorative and Fine Art Society — “Our donors Including FBYM, North Bedfordshire Decorative and Fine Art Society, Wixamtree Trust, Frank Branston Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitabl…” (source page)
Wixamtree Trust — “Our donors Including FBYM, North Bedfordshire Decorative and Fine Art Society, Wixamtree Trust, Frank Branston Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitabl…” (source page)
Frank Branston Trust — “Our donors Including FBYM, North Bedfordshire Decorative and Fine Art Society, Wixamtree Trust, Frank Branston Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitabl…” (source page)
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust — “Our donors Including FBYM, North Bedfordshire Decorative and Fine Art Society, Wixamtree Trust, Frank Branston Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitabl…” (source page)
Sandy Rotary Club — “Our donors Including FBYM, North Bedfordshire Decorative and Fine Art Society, Wixamtree Trust, Frank Branston Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitabl…” (source page)
Bedford Park Rotary Club — “Our donors Including FBYM, North Bedfordshire Decorative and Fine Art Society, Wixamtree Trust, Frank Branston Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitabl…” (source page)

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Trustees · trustee networks

JOHN SHEEHANchair · trustee of 1 other charity
BRIAN JOHN GREENWOOD
JULIA SMITH
Jennifer Brown · trustee of 2 other charities
Justin Waters · trustee of 1 other charity
Madeline Anne Russell · trustee of 1 other charity
NICK WOOD · trustee of 1 other charity

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

Operates in: Bedford · Central Bedfordshire · Luton

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/04/2025	£41k	£34k
30/04/2024	£38k	£36k
30/04/2023	£47k	£43k
30/04/2022	£31k	£24k
30/04/2021	£36k	£34k

Common questions

Is THE BEDFORDSHIRE MUSIC TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £24,712, while total net assets rose to £40,664. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,870, indicating a surplus for the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.