The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust
Analysis
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in November 1982, 44 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 company (Companies House number 01673689). It says it provides other finance and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust reported income of £4.9m and spending of £4.6m, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £5.3m to £4.9m (-8.0%), an average of -2.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 Berkshire Young Musicians Trust sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The National Football Museum (£4.8m), The Saatchi Gallery, London (£4.9m) and Kings Place Music Foundation (£4.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and donations and legacies 1.1%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 1.2%. Reserves of £2.9m would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 95 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.1%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 0.4%
- Other 0.6%
In the charity's own words
Berkshire Music Trust is an independent music service providing instrumental and vocal teaching in schools and music centres throughout Berkshire. We promote a comprehensive range of music activities working in close partnership with schools, colleges and community music groups. Funds are raised to support disadvantaged young people and talented young musicians.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The National Football Museum | Manchester | £4.8m |
| The Saatchi Gallery, London | London | £4.9m |
| Kings Place Music Foundation | London | £4.8m |
| British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust | Hemel Hempstead | £4.9m |