Member Interest Deadline Approaching

When we launched the first Own Our Venues share offer in 2023/24, we stated that members could receive up to 4% interest per year after year two, subject to board discretion and the financial health of the society. After careful review, the board has agreed to offer 2% interest for this year to those members that took part in our first share offer and invested before 31 March 2024. This reflects our commitment to balancing fair returns to members with the long-term sustainability of the society, while continuing our work to secure more grassroots music venues across the UK.

We recognise that for many members, financial return was not the primary reason for investing, but we’re pleased to be able to offer interest as part of delivering the original share offer, we’re asking eligible members to let us know how they would like to handle their 2025/26 interest.

We ask all eligible members (members 1 - 1276 & 1320) to complete the form by 15 March 2026, as we are legally required to make all payments by 31 March 2026. If we do not hear from you by this date, your interest will automatically be treated as retained by Music Venue Properties (option 3) as we must make all payments by the end of our financial year.

Click here to complete the form

This form should only take a couple of minutes to complete.  

We’re proud to be in a position to offer interest this year, and grateful for your continued support as we grow this movement together.

Your interest options

You now have three options for how your interest is handled:

1. Receive your 2% interest paymentWe’ll request your bank details via a secure, one-off form and transfer your interest payment directly to your bank account. 

2. Donate your interest (with Gift Aid if eligible)You can choose to donate your interest back to Music Venue Properties to help us do even more, from buying additional venues to making vital improvements.If you’re a UK taxpayer, you can increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost through Gift Aid. We’ll include a simple Gift Aid declaration as part of this process.

3. Allow Music Venue Properties to keep my interestYou can allow Music Venue Properties to retain your interest. This is not a donation and cannot be Gift Aided, but it helps us by increasing our working capital and requires no further action from you.

Important information

• You cannot defer your interest to a later year. All decisions and payments must be completed by 31 March 2026.

• If we do not hear from you by 15 March 2026, your interest will automatically be treated as retained by Music Venue Properties (option 3).

• If you choose to receive or donate your interest (options 1 or 2), you may need to report this to HMRC. We can provide a statement for your records on request.

• If you allow MVP to keep your interest (option 3), no tax reporting is required.

• If you’re unsure about your personal tax situation, we recommend speaking to a financial adviser or contacting HMRC directly.

Thank you for being part of Own Our Venues and for helping secure the future of live music. Your support continues to make history.

Please complete the form by 15 March 2026, as we are legally required to make all payments by 31 March 2026.

If you have any questions about this form, please contact members@musicvenueproperties.com.

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