MUSIC MINISTRY FOUNDATION
The charity runs conferences, workshops and training days to resource, equip and train Christian church musicians and leaders. It also provides online resources such as course materials, songs, sheet music and service planning tools.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, PARTICULARLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH THE TRAINING OF CHRISTIAN CHURCH MUSICIANS AND LEADERS AND THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES FOR USE IN CHRISTIAN WORSHIP.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £6,334 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in cash reserves from £21,217 to £14,883. Total income of £42,227 was insufficient to cover total expenditure of £48,561. The trustees note that the charity could not have done its work without the support of donors and partners.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 1
Trustees
- Andrew Stewart McKenna
- Elaine Mullins
- SIMON DAVID PEDLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £42k | £49k |
| 31/08/2024 | £40k | £49k |
| 31/08/2023 | £84k | £54k |
Common questions
Is MUSIC MINISTRY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £6,334 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in cash reserves from £21,217 to £14,883. Total income of £42,227 was insufficient to cover total expenditure of £48,561. The trustees note that the charity could not have done its work without the support of donors and partners.
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|---|---|---|
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £256k |
| HUO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £204k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE KATHLEEN SMITH FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| THE OFENHEIM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS TRUST
- LEICESTER CATHEDRAL MUSIC FOUNDATION
- CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST
- MUSIC SUPPORT UK
- CHRISTIAN MUSIC MINISTRIES TRUST (CMMT)
- MUSIC MINDS MATTER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSIC MINISTRY FOUNDATION | £42k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS TRUST | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER CATHEDRAL MUSIC FOUNDATION | £77k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | £1.2m | — | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| MUSIC SUPPORT UK | £376k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN MUSIC MINISTRIES TRUST (CMMT) | £40k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |