merton music foundation

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Merton Music Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in Croydon, Hounslow, and various other locations.

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

The principal object of the Merton Music Foundation is to "advance musical education within the framework of the arts for the benefit of the public in the London Borough of Merton and elsewhere". Our mission is to encourage participation, enjoyment and achievement by providing the highest quality learning opportunities in music and the performing arts.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Croydon Hounslow Kingston Upon Thames Merton Richmond Upon Thames Sutton Wandsworth

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,818,300

Latest Expenditure

£1,831,629

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,687

Charitable Activities £1,802,158

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,455

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,831,629

Raising Funds £0

Governance £16,608

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,818,300	£1,831,629	£1,831,629	£211,793	£210,917	43 / 5
2023	£1,475,558	£1,475,011	£1,475,011	£226,640	£224,801	40 / 3
2022	£1,273,215	£1,248,172	£1,248,172	£239,692	£226,719	34 / 0
2021	£1,071,130	£1,065,725	£1,065,725	£214,649	£201,676	28 / 0
2020	£1,190,297	£1,149,388	£1,149,388	£209,244	£196,271	31 / 0