Hounslow Music Service
Also known as: Hms
Hounslow Music Service exists to provide music education to children and young people who live in or attend school in and around the London Borough of Hounslow
Activities & Mission
Hounslow Music Service exists to provide music education to children and young people who live in or attend school in and around the London Borough of Hounslow
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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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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
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 | £1,461,741 | £1,455,822 | £1,455,822 | £461,815 | £461,815 | 64 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,424,884 | £1,376,187 | £1,376,187 | £455,896 | £455,896 | 69 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,416,854 | £1,394,079 | £1,394,079 | £407,199 | £407,199 | 78 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,295,734 | £1,267,856 | £1,267,856 | £384,424 | £256,631 | 69 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,142,251 | £1,074,556 | £1,074,556 | £356,546 | £356,546 | 66 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hounslow Music Service
What does Hounslow Music Service do?
Hounslow Music Service exists to provide music education to children and young people who live in or attend school in and around the London Borough of Hounslow
How much income did Hounslow Music Service report in 2025?
Hounslow Music Service reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hounslow Music Service?
Hounslow Music Service has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hounslow Music Service registered as a charity?
Hounslow Music Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2016 as charity number 1165778. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Hounslow Music Service?
Hounslow Music Service is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hounslow Music Service operate?
Hounslow Music Service operates across 6 areas, including Croydon, Hounslow, Kingston Upon Thames and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Hounslow Music Service a registered charity?
Yes — Hounslow Music Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165778.
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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