WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
To facilitate music-making activities for people of all ages living in the villages/towns of Wiltshire, through presenting and performing music. To promote the study and practice of music, especially in its social and co-operative forms. To conduct negotiations with any government, local, municipal or other authorities on matters affecting the study and practice of music in Wiltshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus for the financial year 2024-25. The trustees note that they must not rely on this surplus and continue to concentrate efforts on core functions and fundraising to protect assets and operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“We are pleased to report that Wiltshire Rural Music secured £19,460 in the financial year 2024-5.” — page 8
Funders the charity credits
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/12/2016)
Trustees
- Peggy Elizabeth Snellchair
- DOUGLAS ANTHONY BENSON
- Denise Patricia Harvey
- Emma Victoria Davies
- Lorna Kathryn Watchman
- PHILIP SPRINGATE
- Sheila Gladys Parker
- Sian Helena Dicker
- Stewart Martin Palmen
- TREVOR CARBIN
- Vernon Frederick Hitchman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £71k | £66k |
| 31/03/2025 | £97k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £54k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £54k |
| 31/03/2022 | £44k | £51k |
Common questions
Is WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus for the financial year 2024-25. The trustees note that they must not rely on this surplus and continue to concentrate efforts on core functions and fundraising to protect assets and operational costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2006 | £5k | workshops and pilot schemes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2005 | £5k | new building prep & publicity |