Kent Music
Also known as: Kent Music School
Kent Music is the lead partner for the music education hub for Kent. We provide instrumental & vocal tuition, ensembles, choirs and groups for children, young people & adults, bespoke support to schools, a financial assistance scheme to support children & young people on low incomes and a musical instrument service.
Activities & Mission
Kent Music is the lead partner for the music education hub for Kent. We provide instrumental & vocal tuition, ensembles, choirs and groups for children, young people & adults, bespoke support to schools, a financial assistance scheme to support children & young people on low incomes and a musical instrument service.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% 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 76% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,773,501 | £3,225,666 | £3,225,666 | £5,662,312 | £1,699,856 | 126 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,231,233 | £3,115,030 | £3,115,030 | £4,160,477 | £1,433,239 | 119 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,226,489 | £3,202,311 | £2,342,237 | £3,066,274 | £1,569,188 | 151 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,975,222 | £2,880,710 | £2,880,710 | £2,593,096 | £1,306,771 | 143 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,891,983 | £2,976,774 | £2,976,774 | £2,240,584 | £538,676 | 63 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kent Music
What does Kent Music do?
Kent Music is the lead partner for the music education hub for Kent. We provide instrumental & vocal tuition, ensembles, choirs and groups for children, young people & adults, bespoke support to schools, a financial assistance scheme to support children & young people on low incomes and a musical instrument service.
How much income did Kent Music report in 2024?
Kent Music reported total income of £4.77m and reported expenditure of £3.23m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kent Music?
Kent Music has a program ratio of 67.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kent Music registered as a charity?
Kent Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 2005 as charity number 1110639. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Kent Music?
Kent Music is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kent Music operate?
Kent Music operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.
Is Kent Music a registered charity?
Yes — Kent Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110639.
Details
Unit 25-26
Creative Enterprise Quarter
Javelin Way
ASHFORD
TN24 8FN
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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