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Black Lives In Music

We use our data and insight to campaign for equity and support the empowerment of all musicians andprofessionals to realise their aspirations.We work with organisations, ensembles and companies throughoutthe UK music industry, opening dialogues and building relationships in the true spirit of working together. Wecollaborate with all agents of the UK music industry working to achieve equality

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Activities & Mission

We use our data and insight to campaign for equity and support the empowerment of all musicians andprofessionals to realise their aspirations.We work with organisations, ensembles and companies throughoutthe UK music industry, opening dialogues and building relationships in the true spirit of working together. Wecollaborate with all agents of the UK music industry working to achieve equality

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
£684,093
Latest Expenditure
£838,749

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £587,817
Charitable Activities £27,000
Other Trading £69,276
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £674,361
Raising Funds £40,935
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £123,453

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£684,093
£838,749£674,361£55,769£55,7698 / 16
2024
£679,850
£551,293£531,293£210,425£122,2124 / 4
2023
£165,776
£86,5030 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Black Lives In Music

What does Black Lives In Music do?

We use our data and insight to campaign for equity and support the empowerment of all musicians andprofessionals to realise their aspirations.We work with organisations, ensembles and companies throughoutthe UK music industry, opening dialogues and building relationships in the true spirit of working together. Wecollaborate with all agents of the UK music industry working to achieve equality

How much income did Black Lives In Music report in 2025?

Black Lives In Music reported total income of £684k and reported expenditure of £839k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Black Lives In Music?

Black Lives In Music has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Black Lives In Music registered as a charity?

Black Lives In Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2023 as charity number 1201584. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Black Lives In Music?

Black Lives In Music is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Joseph. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Black Lives In Music operate?

Black Lives In Music operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Black Lives In Music a registered charity?

Yes — Black Lives In Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201584.

Details

Address
KINGS PLACE MUSIC FOUNDATION
KINGS PLACE
90 YORK WAY
LONDON
N1 9AG
Website
blim.org.uk
Registration Date
13 January 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5191207
Charity Number
1201584

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Trustees

James Joseph Chair
Charisse Beaumont
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Kienda Hoji
Janeace Thompson
Moses Oyediwura

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