Brighter Sound LTD
Also known as: Brighter Sound
Inspiring and creative music-making projects & activities including residencies, workshops, courses and training for children, young people, emerging professional musicians and adult learners. Consultation and support for the music education sector and strategic development of the music offer for the region with emphasis on children in challenging circumstances and emerging musicians.
Activities & Mission
Inspiring and creative music-making projects & activities including residencies, workshops, courses and training for children, young people, emerging professional musicians and adult learners. Consultation and support for the music education sector and strategic development of the music offer for the region with emphasis on children in challenging circumstances and emerging musicians.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £631,556 | £652,025 | £637,338 | £131,462 | £38,205 | 12 / 3 |
| 2024 | £658,215 | £707,585 | £693,343 | £151,936 | £23,201 | 13 / 5 |
| 2023 | £544,324 | £726,933 | £716,342 | £201,306 | £51,447 | 13 / 15 |
| 2022 | £728,164 | £816,484 | £809,364 | £383,915 | £71,499 | 13 / 5 |
| 2021 | £753,251 | £491,675 | £479,052 | £472,235 | £70,143 | 11 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brighter Sound LTD
What does Brighter Sound LTD do?
Inspiring and creative music-making projects & activities including residencies, workshops, courses and training for children, young people, emerging professional musicians and adult learners. Consultation and support for the music education sector and strategic development of the music offer for the region with emphasis on children in challenging circumstances and emerging musicians.
How much income did Brighter Sound LTD report in 2025?
Brighter Sound LTD reported total income of £632k and reported expenditure of £652k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brighter Sound LTD?
Brighter Sound LTD has a program ratio of 100.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brighter Sound LTD registered as a charity?
Brighter Sound LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2013 as charity number 1154803. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Brighter Sound LTD?
Brighter Sound LTD is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Virginia Ann Tandy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brighter Sound LTD operate?
Brighter Sound LTD operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Brighter Sound LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Brighter Sound LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154803.
Details
46-50 OLDHAM STREET
MANCHESTER
M4 1LE
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated