Trust Music
Analysis
Trust Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in April 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Trust Music reported income of £43k and spending of £43k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £56k to £43k (-24%), an average of -6.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 118%. Over the whole period it spent 132% 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, Trust Music sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Long Eaton and District Arts Council Limited (£42k), Hoveton Village Hall and Recreation Ground (£43k) and Circus City (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our aim is to create an inclusive environment for all children through music. From our work in the community, we provide practical and financial support for music projects which raise aspirations and enable young people to fulfil thier potential. We develop strategic partnerships, and work closely with our supporters, to develop the case for continued investment in music education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Eaton and District Arts Council Limited | Nottingham | £42k |
| Hoveton Village Hall and Recreation Ground | Norwich | £43k |
| Circus City | Bristol | £42k |
| The British Flute Society | Cambridge | £43k |