Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition
Analysis
Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcestershire. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition reported income of £17k and spending of £29k, spending 169% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £21k to £17k (-18%), an average of -4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 207%. Over the whole period it spent 70% 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, Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bedford Dramatic Club (£17k), Biggleswade and District Choral Society (£17k) and Kimpton Folk Events (£17k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity holds an annual competition for young musicians up to the age of 25 playing any instrument. About 50 entries are accepted, and prize money totalling ?11,000 will be awarded to the four finalists in 2015. Three distinguished musicians act as adjudicators. The competition is hosted by Bromsgrove School, but the Competition is entirely independent of the School.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bedford Dramatic Club | Bedford | £17k |
| Biggleswade and District Choral Society | Bedfordshire | £17k |
| Kimpton Folk Events | Hertfordshire | £17k |
| Eardington Village Hall | Shropshire | £17k |