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.

Objects

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION, APPRECIATION, ENJOYMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Area of benefit: COUNTY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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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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

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 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.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Conflicting interests
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Paying staff
• Risk management
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries

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)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

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

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