MUSEUM OF ARMY MUSIC
Military Museum for Army Music
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported total unrestricted reserves of £8,748.97 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's closing balance of £13,309.26 when including restricted funds. The trustees noted in October 2023 that the Museum had no meaningful free reserves at that time because income was predominantly restricted. The charity continues to operate in a transitional model with its collection stored and accessible by appointment.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant in Aid (restricted) from Army Museums Ogilby Trust to support curatorial staffing.” — page 4
“A trustee paper on reserves and investments (Oct 2023) stated that the Museum had no meaningful free reserves at that time because income was predominantly restricted and there were no reliable unrestricted income streams.” — page 3
“Meeting records note that Mrs S Barber is a trustee who receives remuneration for part-time curatorial work.” — page 2
“Meeting records note that Mrs S Barber is a trustee who receives remuneration for part-time curatorial work. This interest is declared and recorded in trustee meetings.” — page 2
Trustees
- DOCTOR TOMASZ MARIAN MAKSYHILIAN CZEPIEL
- Lt Col Kevin Frazier Nash Roberts MBE
- Paul Anthony Collis-Smith
- Susan Barber
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £57k | £49k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £41k |
| 31/03/2023 | £28k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £22k | £20k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £20k |
Common questions
Is MUSEUM OF ARMY MUSIC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported total unrestricted reserves of £8,748.97 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's closing balance of £13,309.26 when including restricted funds. The trustees noted in October 2023 that the Museum had no meaningful free reserves at that time because income was predominantly restricted. The charity continues to operate in a transitional model with its collection stored and accessible by appointment.
Who funds MUSEUM OF ARMY MUSIC?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSEUM OF ARMY MUSIC as a grant recipient include The Royal Corps of Army Music Trust, ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Corps of Army Music Trust | FY2025 | £25k | Annual Grant and additional one-off grant |
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS | FY2025 | £11k | Museum Fundamentals |