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Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust

To relieve sickness and assist in the remedial treatment of children and adults suffering from physical, emotional, psychological or other mental health problems by the provision of Community Music Therapy, and to provide introductory Music Therapy Training to individuals working with such persons.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve sickness and assist in the remedial treatment of children and adults suffering from physical, emotional, psychological or other mental health problems by the provision of Community Music Therapy, and to provide introductory Music Therapy Training to individuals working with such persons.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£494,484
Latest Expenditure
£383,624

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £433,104
Charitable Activities £24,508
Other Trading £81,468
Investments £5,341
Other Income £32,384

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £313,631
Raising Funds £15,576
Governance £2,427
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£494,484
£383,6240 / 37
2024
£467,899
£348,7760 / 20
2023
£576,805
£329,207£313,631£2,980,323£819,6466 / 20
2022
£300,658
£345,1390 / 12
2021
£293,842
£310,8230 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust

What does Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust do?

To relieve sickness and assist in the remedial treatment of children and adults suffering from physical, emotional, psychological or other mental health problems by the provision of Community Music Therapy, and to provide introductory Music Therapy Training to individuals working with such persons.

How much income did Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust report in 2025?

Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust reported total income of £494k and reported expenditure of £384k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust?

Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust has a program ratio of 54.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust registered as a charity?

Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2006 as charity number 1117159. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust?

Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust operate?

Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117159.

Details

Address
SUNBEAMS MUSIC CENTRE
Stoller House
Redhills Lane
Redhills
PENRITH
CA11 0DT
Registration Date
7 December 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4025758
Charity Number
1117159

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Trustees

Ian Spencer Elson
Also governs 1 other charity
Ifeolu Omoniyi Akintunde
Also governs 2 other charities
KAREN ADDISON
Linda Addison
REBECCA SEAGER BSc HONS
Theo Michael Lewthwaite

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