Lewisham Music
Lewisham Music is the lead music education hub organisation in Lewisham, funded by Arts Council England. It operates in accordance with the core and extension roles for music hubs. The charity also facilitates a wide and diverse network of local, regional and national partner and associate organisations which enrich musical opportunities and pathways for young people across the borough.
Activities & Mission
Lewisham Music is the lead music education hub organisation in Lewisham, funded by Arts Council England. It operates in accordance with the core and extension roles for music hubs. The charity also facilitates a wide and diverse network of local, regional and national partner and associate organisations which enrich musical opportunities and pathways for young people across the borough.
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 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Arts 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 | £1,250,670 | £1,296,546 | £1,277,799 | £459,779 | £240,701 | 77 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,198,730 | £1,208,651 | £1,192,359 | £694,655 | £268,314 | 85 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,179,734 | £1,241,574 | £1,225,522 | £623,576 | £223,872 | 81 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,241,359 | £1,172,798 | £1,154,803 | £525,416 | £190,255 | 75 / 0 |
| 2021 | £891,399 | £927,657 | £900,698 | £312,855 | £199,081 | 61 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Lewisham Music
What does Lewisham Music do?
Lewisham Music is the lead music education hub organisation in Lewisham, funded by Arts Council England. It operates in accordance with the core and extension roles for music hubs. The charity also facilitates a wide and diverse network of local, regional and national partner and associate organisations which enrich musical opportunities and pathways for young people across the borough.
How much income did Lewisham Music report in 2025?
Lewisham Music reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lewisham Music?
Lewisham Music has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lewisham Music registered as a charity?
Lewisham Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 2016 as charity number 1169721. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Lewisham Music?
Lewisham Music is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lewisham Music operate?
Lewisham Music operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lewisham Music a registered charity?
Yes — Lewisham Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169721.
Details
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Randlesdown Road
LONDON
SE6 3BT
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