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Merton Music Foundation

Also known as: M M F

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.

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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.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

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

Higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% 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

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,818,300
£1,831,629£1,831,629£211,793£210,91743 / 5
2023
£1,475,558
£1,475,011£1,475,011£226,640£224,80140 / 3
2022
£1,273,215
£1,248,172£1,248,172£239,692£226,71934 / 0
2021
£1,071,130
£1,065,725£1,065,725£214,649£201,67628 / 0
2020
£1,190,297
£1,149,388£1,149,388£209,244£196,27131 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Merton Music Foundation

What does Merton Music Foundation do?

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.

How much income did Merton Music Foundation report in 2024?

Merton Music Foundation reported total income of £1.82m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Merton Music Foundation?

Merton Music Foundation has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Merton Music Foundation registered as a charity?

Merton Music Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1991 as charity number 1004122. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Merton Music Foundation?

Merton Music Foundation 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 Merton Music Foundation operate?

Merton Music Foundation operates across 7 areas, including Croydon, Hounslow, Kingston Upon Thames and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Merton Music Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Merton Music Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004122.

Details

Address
MERTON ABBEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
HIGH PATH
LONDON
SW19 2JY
Registration Date
11 September 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1004122
Charity Number
1004122

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Trustees

Ian Bond
Kenisha Fuller
Kingsley Green
Manish Solanki
Mia Liyanage
Prrajesh Varathan
Rowena Louise Maybury
Sebastian Jones

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • M M F

Data & trust

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