Music For Youth
Music for Youth is a national music education charity providing free access to performance and audience opportunities for young musicians across the UK on some of the World's great stages in an atmosphere of celebration and peer endorsement.
Activities & Mission
Music for Youth is a national music education charity providing free access to performance and audience opportunities for young musicians across the UK on some of the World's great stages in an atmosphere of celebration and peer endorsement.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £685,894 | £685,319 | £657,302 | £101,799 | £101,799 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £672,938 | £940,713 | £940,713 | £101,224 | £101,224 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £745,363 | £643,889 | £638,465 | £368,999 | £250,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £702,384 | £594,358 | £577,747 | £267,525 | £250,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £640,561 | £571,843 | £544,803 | £159,499 | £250,000 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Music For Youth
What does Music For Youth do?
Music for Youth is a national music education charity providing free access to performance and audience opportunities for young musicians across the UK on some of the World's great stages in an atmosphere of celebration and peer endorsement.
How much income did Music For Youth report in 2025?
Music For Youth reported total income of £686k and reported expenditure of £685k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Music For Youth?
Music For Youth has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Music For Youth registered as a charity?
Music For Youth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1982 as charity number 285831. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Music For Youth?
Music For Youth 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 Music For Youth operate?
Music For Youth operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Music For Youth a registered charity?
Yes — Music For Youth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285831.
Details
Berkley Street
BIRMINGHAM
B1 2LF
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- 14 May 2026
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