MUSIC IN COUNTRY CHURCHES
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £10,844 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £14,957 to £4,113. The trustees' report indicates that the investment portfolio was sold for cash in November 2023, and the charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to meet financial objectives for one year. Per the trustees' report, the charity held concerts and made donations to churches, with future plans for further concerts outlined for 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees aim to have sufficient reserves to enable the Charity to meet its financial objectives for one year.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- Champagne Pol Roger (UK)
Trustees
- Matthew Ricechair
- Anna Stanton
- NIGEL SAVORY DL
- Robert Ralph Abel Smith
- SIR JOHN PARSONS KCVO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2024 | £106k | £118k |
| 31/10/2023 | £57k | £81k |
| 31/10/2022 | £74k | £76k |
| 31/10/2021 | £40k | £51k |
| 31/10/2020 | £21k | £25k |
Common questions
Is MUSIC IN COUNTRY CHURCHES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £10,844 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £14,957 to £4,113. The trustees' report indicates that the investment portfolio was sold for cash in November 2023, and the charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to meet financial objectives for one year. Per the trustees' report, the charity held concerts and made donations to churches, with future plans for further concerts outlined for 2025. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Limited.
Who funds MUSIC IN COUNTRY CHURCHES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSIC IN COUNTRY CHURCHES as a grant recipient include LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND), THE HEADLEY TRUST, DAVID LAING FOUNDATION, THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2024 | £10k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £10k |
| DAVID LAING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2021 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £256k |
| Genesis Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £99k |
| THE CECIL KING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE MAYFIELD VALLEY ARTS TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE KATHLEEN HANNAY MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £30k |