The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Galpin Society

Registered charity 306012 Registered since 1967

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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10
trustees on the board
4.1y median 3y
average tenure
14y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
4.6y
average years in governance
9 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
0
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 10Education/training 10The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 1

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  • No commercial or business experience on the board

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Contact

Websitewww.galpinsociety.org
Emailadmin@galpinsociety.org
Phone07510254106
Address3 Dolcey Way, Sharnbrook, BEDFORD, MK44 1LE

Finances

£27,663 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£23,745£25,826
2022£24,947£26,789
2023£30,502£26,613
2024£27,793£32,493
2025£27,663£30,274

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Who

Other Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

1. TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY, CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 2. TO FURTHER RESEARCH BY THE PUBLICATION OF A JOURNAL. 3. TO PROPAGATE KNOWLEDGE OF INSTRUMENTAL HISTORY BY ANY OTHER MEANS.

Governing document: (FOUNDED 1946) RULES DATED APRIL 1973

Trustees (10)

10trustees
0aged 70+

Connected charities (1)

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