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Music For Life Academy

To generate hope and healing for innocent and abandoned children of Africa caught up in areas of conflict and crisis bya) providing for their long term well being and educational needsb) instilling ethical and moral principles through teaching and leading example; andc) serving as an advocate of the beauty and dignity of the African child around the world

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Activities & Mission

To generate hope and healing for innocent and abandoned children of Africa caught up in areas of conflict and crisis bya) providing for their long term well being and educational needsb) instilling ethical and moral principles through teaching and leading example; andc) serving as an advocate of the beauty and dignity of the African child around the world

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 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£179,870
Latest Expenditure
£301,802

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £376,900
Charitable Activities £158,114
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,084
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £195,130
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,837
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — Friends in the West International (organisation 327694)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£179,870
£301,8020 / 2
2024
£146,428
£317,0480 / 0
2023
£536,098
£195,130£195,130£538,038£70,0003 / 1
2022
£197,650
£204,8350 / 0
2021
£213,771
£199,1810 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Music For Life Academy

What does Music For Life Academy do?

To generate hope and healing for innocent and abandoned children of Africa caught up in areas of conflict and crisis bya) providing for their long term well being and educational needsb) instilling ethical and moral principles through teaching and leading example; andc) serving as an advocate of the beauty and dignity of the African child around the world

How much income did Music For Life Academy report in 2025?

Music For Life Academy reported total income of £180k and reported expenditure of £302k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Music For Life Academy registered as a charity?

Music For Life Academy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2002 as charity number 1090556. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Music For Life Academy?

Music For Life Academy is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Music For Life Academy operate?

Music For Life Academy operates across 8 areas, including Canada, Kenya, Northern Ireland and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Music For Life Academy a registered charity?

Yes — Music For Life Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090556.

Details

Address
BISHOP & SEWELL LLP
59-60 RUSSELL SQUARE
LONDON
WC1B 4HP
Registration Date
12 February 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982510
Charity Number
1090556

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Trustees

ROBERT HUNTER
Sally Anne France
SUZANNE NELSON

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