The Friends of St Martin's Music
Analysis
The Friends of St Martin's Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in April 2022, 4 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 and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Friends of St Martin's Music reported income of £18k and spending of £14k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from May 2023 to August 2025, income grew from £13k to £18k (+39%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 60% 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 Friends of St Martin's Music sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Paisajes Piano Festival Sierra de Gata (£18k), Standon Village Hall (£18k) and Institute (Chaddesley) (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of St Martin's Music supports music-making at the Church of St Martin in Roath, and encourages musical participation and education, both within and outside of the liturgy. This is achieved through fundraising and grant making to choral and organ scholars who are university students.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Paisajes Piano Festival Sierra de Gata | London | £18k |
| Standon Village Hall | Ware | £18k |
| Institute (Chaddesley) | Worcestershire | £18k |
| Penmaenmawr Community Centre | Penmaenmawr | £18k |