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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1200306
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Church Music Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1200306. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “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…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of the public in 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 and by disseminating…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £18.6k and spending of £7,421.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£18.6k
Latest spending
£7,421
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £18.6k | £7,421 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £21.7k | £14.6k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £17.3k | £23.6k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of the public in 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 and by disseminating information and co-operating with likeminded organisations
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What Church Music Society funds
Church Music Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £45.6k in total.
How to apply to Church Music Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Church Music Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (church-music.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Church Music Society
Is Church Music Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Church Music Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Church Music Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Church Music Society give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Church Music Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Church Music Society give each year?
The register does not break out Church Music Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £7,421. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £11.4k a year.
How large is Church Music Society?
In its latest reported year Church Music Society reported income of £18.6k and spending of £7,421.
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