CITY MUSIC FOUNDATION
The City Music Foundation supports selected talented musicians early in their professional careers by providing business and artistic mentors, a broad professional development programme and varied performance opportunities. The CMF team works to equip each soloist or ensemble with the tools, skills, experience and networks they need to build and sustain rewarding and profitable careers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £293,506, with a designated fund of £200,000 retained in line with the charity's reserves policy. The filing notes that while audiences have largely recovered, fundraising remains harder than pre-pandemic levels. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the charity is exempt from audit under small companies regime provisions.
What the accounts disclose
“12 months reserve of £200k is retained, in line with the charity's reserves policy.” — page 10
Trustees
- Malcolm White
- Peter Tompkins
- Stephen Alexander Kirk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £202k | £207k |
| 31/07/2024 | £67k | £148k |
| 31/07/2023 | £176k | £271k |
| 31/07/2022 | £193k | £242k |
| 31/07/2021 | £243k | £193k |
Common questions
Is CITY MUSIC FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £293,506, with a designated fund of £200,000 retained in line with the charity's reserves policy. The filing notes that while audiences have largely recovered, fundraising remains harder than pre-pandemic levels. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the charity is exempt from audit under small companies regime provisions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CITY MUSIC FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CITY MUSIC FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, THE REED FOUNDATION, THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS), The Goldsmiths' Foundation, THE HISCOX FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | £60k | |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £40k | Christmas Challenge |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | FY2025 | £10k | |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | FY2022 | £3k | |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | FY2024 | £2k | Wardens Grants |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 |