kent music

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Kent Music is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Ashford and operates in Kent and Medway.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Kent Music is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Kent Medway

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,773,501

Latest Expenditure

£3,225,666

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,261

Charitable Activities £4,713,981

Other Trading £0

Investments £46,259

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,225,666

Raising Funds £0

Governance £17,340

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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