THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY

About THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY

THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1043838). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY reported a total income of £12,107 and total expenditure of £17,785, a spending ratio of 147% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The society is particularly concerned with lesser known British composers from the late 1800s to the middle years of the 20th Century. It is not generally a grant giving or commissioning body. The society issues a newsletter, journal and occasionally other books. It professionally records CDs. Its annual meetings usually incorporate some live music or other event. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 146.9% of income spent on charitable work