Church Music Society
Analysis
Church Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Church Music Society reported income of £19k and spending of £7,421, leaving 60% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Church Music Society sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stelling Minnis Village Hall (£19k), The Kings House International Ministries (£19k) and Mansfield Christian Book Centre (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public on the Art and Science of church music primarily by publishing music of the highest quality, both in context and presentation and which is not available through commercial publishers, for the diverse needs of the Christian Church. It also seeks to promote the cause of church music by disseminating information and co-operating with like-minded organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stelling Minnis Village Hall | Kent | £19k |
| The Kings House International Ministries | London | £19k |
| Mansfield Christian Book Centre | Nottinghamshire | £19k |
| God Is Able, Cherubim and Seraphim Shiloh | London | £19k |