Awards For Young Musicians
Also known as: The Musicas Fund, Young Sounds UK
We work across a number of partnership programmes to enable musically talented young people from low income families to fulfil their potential.
Activities & Mission
We work across a number of partnership programmes to enable musically talented young people from low income families to fulfil their potential.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,931,842 | £1,672,984 | £1,580,514 | £939,979 | £454,297 | 10 / 5 |
| 2023 | £1,403,828 | £1,511,047 | £1,410,622 | £654,874 | £55,209 | 9 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,353,901 | £1,406,424 | £1,316,135 | £737,126 | £576,031 | 8 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,117,133 | £1,197,143 | £1,123,710 | £821,318 | £527,772 | 7 / 10 |
| 2020 | £822,888 | £904,188 | £836,667 | £902,976 | £523,104 | 6 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Awards For Young Musicians
What does Awards For Young Musicians do?
We work across a number of partnership programmes to enable musically talented young people from low income families to fulfil their potential.
How much income did Awards For Young Musicians report in 2024?
Awards For Young Musicians reported total income of £1.93m and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Awards For Young Musicians?
Awards For Young Musicians has a program ratio of 81.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Awards For Young Musicians registered as a charity?
Awards For Young Musicians was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 1998 as charity number 1070994. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Awards For Young Musicians?
Awards For Young Musicians is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony Paul Hamer-Hodges. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Awards For Young Musicians operate?
Awards For Young Musicians operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Awards For Young Musicians a registered charity?
Yes — Awards For Young Musicians is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070994.
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Also Known As
- The Musicas Fund
- Young Sounds UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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