Drake Music
Also known as: Drake Music Project, Drake Research Project
Drake Music breaks down disabling barriers to music through innovative approaches to learning, teaching and making music. Our focus is on nurturing creativity through exploring music and technology in imaginative ways. We put quality music-making at the heart of everything we do, connecting disabled and non-disabled people locally, nationally and internationally.
Activities & Mission
Drake Music breaks down disabling barriers to music through innovative approaches to learning, teaching and making music. Our focus is on nurturing creativity through exploring music and technology in imaginative ways. We put quality music-making at the heart of everything we do, connecting disabled and non-disabled people locally, nationally and internationally.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £522,026 | £570,147 | £553,668 | £207,071 | £123,506 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £416,237 | £685,070 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £717,101 | £649,535 | £630,947 | £524,026 | £311,871 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £714,864 | £744,364 | £718,432 | £456,460 | £334,801 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £720,337 | £571,668 | £537,748 | £485,960 | £259,608 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Drake Music
What does Drake Music do?
Drake Music breaks down disabling barriers to music through innovative approaches to learning, teaching and making music. Our focus is on nurturing creativity through exploring music and technology in imaginative ways. We put quality music-making at the heart of everything we do, connecting disabled and non-disabled people locally, nationally and internationally.
How much income did Drake Music report in 2025?
Drake Music reported total income of £522k and reported expenditure of £570k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Drake Music?
Drake Music has a program ratio of 106.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Drake Music registered as a charity?
Drake Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1994 as charity number 1034374. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Drake Music?
Drake Music is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lee Holder. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Drake Music operate?
Drake Music operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Drake Music a registered charity?
Yes — Drake Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1034374.
Details
35-47 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD
LONDON
E1 6LA
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Also Known As
- Drake Music Project
- Drake Research Project
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated