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The Musica Britannica Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
271332
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed March 5, 2026. Filing history
Registered
May 27, 1976
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
c/o Stainer & Bell Ltd
23 Gruneisen Road
London
N3 1LS

Activities

The Trust promotes, supports, and develops research into British music by the continuing publication of Musica Britannica and by awarding grants to support new recordings of the Musica Britannica repertoire.Additionally, the Trust runs the annual Lewis Memorial Prize to provide support and opportunities for student performers.

Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public In The Art And Science Of Music: (A) By Promoting Supporting And Developing Research Into The Classics Of British Music And By The Publication Of Such Works At A High Editorial Level And In Particular By Taking Over All Or Any Of The Assets And Liabilities Of The Royal Musical Association Which Relate To Musica Britannica And By Continuing The Research And Publication Thereof. (B) Subject As Aforesaid And As A Subsidiary Object Only By Promoting Supporting And Publishing Scholarly Works Journals And Papers Of The Association.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 March 5, 2026On time £57,391 £87,015
June 30, 2024 March 28, 2025On time £41,717 £49,393
June 30, 2023 March 22, 2024On time £52,573 £54,467
June 30, 2022 Feb. 26, 2023On time £230,442 £50,603
June 30, 2021 March 22, 2022On time £486,964 £32,372

Trustees

Name Appointed
Professor Rebecca Herissone (Chair) Jan. 23, 2020
Dr Nicolas John Bell Nov. 17, 2021
Professor Julian Rushton
Professor Peter Holman Oct. 7, 2012
Professor Simon Keefe Jan. 1, 2024
Valerie James Sept. 12, 2015