The Wessex Young Musicians Trust
Analysis
The Wessex Young Musicians Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in November 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Wessex Young Musicians Trust reported income of £14k and spending of £8,961, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £12k to £14k (+13%), an average of +3.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 56% 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 Wessex Young Musicians Trust sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Lawrence Village Hall (£14k), Cuddesdon Village Hall (£14k) and Dorking Philharmonia (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Support and promote public concerts, musical education, training and activities by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and equipment to advance musical education. To support especially, but not exclusively the participants and supporters of the Centre for Wessex Young Musicians.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Village Hall | Ventnor | £14k |
| Cuddesdon Village Hall | Oxford | £14k |
| Dorking Philharmonia | West Sussex | £14k |
| Machen Village Hall | Caerphilly | £14k |