Music In Hospitals And Care
Also known as: Music in Hospitals, The Council for Music in Hospitals, Council for Music in Hospitals, Mih
Music in Hospitals and Care's mission is to improve the quality of life of adults and children with all kinds of illness and disability through the joy and therapeutic benefits of professionally performed live music in hospitals, hospices, care homes, special needs schools and day care centres throughout the UK.
Activities & Mission
Music in Hospitals and Care's mission is to improve the quality of life of adults and children with all kinds of illness and disability through the joy and therapeutic benefits of professionally performed live music in hospitals, hospices, care homes, special needs schools and day care centres throughout the UK.
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 95% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Health 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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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 | £824,849 | £1,582,095 | £1,130,334 | £704,702 | £234,458 | 31 / 25 |
| 2024 | £1,090,144 | £1,454,833 | £1,162,597 | £1,449,974 | £647,401 | 28 / 16 |
| 2023 | £852,018 | £1,232,202 | £967,953 | £1,761,083 | £831,304 | 24 / 16 |
| 2022 | £816,097 | £918,770 | £764,063 | £2,234,466 | £888,565 | 20 / 70 |
| 2021 | £1,243,299 | £918,818 | £773,783 | £2,313,756 | £965,120 | 25 / 70 |
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Frequently asked questions about Music In Hospitals And Care
What does Music In Hospitals And Care do?
Music in Hospitals and Care's mission is to improve the quality of life of adults and children with all kinds of illness and disability through the joy and therapeutic benefits of professionally performed live music in hospitals, hospices, care homes, special needs schools and day care centres throughout the UK.
How much income did Music In Hospitals And Care report in 2025?
Music In Hospitals And Care reported total income of £825k and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Music In Hospitals And Care?
Music In Hospitals And Care has a program ratio of 137.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Music In Hospitals And Care registered as a charity?
Music In Hospitals And Care was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1995 as charity number 1051659. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Music In Hospitals And Care?
Music In Hospitals And Care is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Music In Hospitals And Care operate?
Music In Hospitals And Care operates across 5 areas, including Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Music In Hospitals And Care a registered charity?
Yes — Music In Hospitals And Care is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051659.
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Also Known As
- Music in Hospitals
- The Council for Music in Hospitals
- Council for Music in Hospitals
- Mih
- Music in Hospitals
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated