MUSIC AT MALLING LTD
Promotion of a festival of outstanding music in West Malling, Kent and surrounding areas . Centred on professional musicians and encourages the involvement of local schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year with a small surplus of £10,967, having maintained income at £116k and expenditure at £105k. Per the trustees' report, the charity has not built reserves, with any surplus being used for planning the following year, and relies on working capital facilities provided by the Chairman to manage cash flows.
What the accounts disclose
“We have not built reserves, with any surplus in one year being used for planning the following year.” — page 11
“In 2025 unrestricted donations included £nil (2024: £12,000) from the Chairman of the Festival. The Chairman also provided cash for working capital as required from time to time during both years.” — page 18
Trustees
- ALAN BERTRAM GIBBINSchair
- DAVID ARTHUR KEMP
- JANE MARIAN ANDERSON
- NICHOLAS GEORGE CRUTCHFIELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £116k | £105k |
| 30/11/2024 | £113k | £116k |
| 30/11/2023 | £117k | £110k |
| 30/11/2022 | £129k | £138k |
| 30/11/2021 | £84k | £77k |
Common questions
Is MUSIC AT MALLING LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year with a small surplus of £10,967, having maintained income at £116k and expenditure at £105k. Per the trustees' report, the charity has not built reserves, with any surplus being used for planning the following year, and relies on working capital facilities provided by the Chairman to manage cash flows. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MUSIC AT MALLING LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSIC AT MALLING LTD as a grant recipient include THE FENTON ARTS TRUST, THE MARCHUS TRUST, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION, THE GODINTON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Public Performance |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Public Performance |
| THE GODINTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £750 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/04/2025 | £14k | Music@Malling Community Programme at Spadework |