The British Music Society
Analysis
The British Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Upminster. It was registered in February 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2024, The British Music Society reported income of £12k and spending of £18k, spending 147% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £12k to £12k (+4.1%), an average of +1.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 1280%. Over the whole period it spent 117% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The British Music Society sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Belvedere Singers (£12k), South Cerney Village Hall (£12k) and Friends of the Hitchin British Schools Museum (£12k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society is particularly concerned with lesser known British composers from the late 1800s to the middle years of the 20th Century. It is not generally a grant giving or commissioning body. The society issues a newsletter, journal and occasionally other books. It professionally records CDs. Its annual meetings usually incorporate some live music or other event.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Singers | Dorset | £12k |
| South Cerney Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £12k |
| Friends of the Hitchin British Schools Museum | Hitchin | £12k |
| Bonvilston Reading Room | Cardiff | £12k |