Music Minds Matter

Promoting the mental health of professional musicians and those who work in supporting roles across the breadth of the music industry and those who have worked in such roles, by providing support, information, counselling, guidance and signposting to additional sources of assistance.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,420,000

Latest Expenditure

£1,162,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Health 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 £59,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £2,361,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,131,000

Raising Funds £31,000

Governance £0

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.

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 2025 — The Robert Poulton Foundation (organisation 5067115)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,420,000	£1,162,000	£1,131,000	£14,000	£14,000	0 / 0
2023	£489,000	£1,733,000				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Music Minds Matter

What does Music Minds Matter do?

How much income did Music Minds Matter report in 2024?

Music Minds Matter reported total income of £2.42m and reported expenditure of £1.16m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Music Minds Matter?

Music Minds Matter has a program ratio of 46.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Music Minds Matter registered as a charity?

Music Minds Matter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 2022 as charity number 1199795. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Music Minds Matter?

Music Minds Matter is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Music Minds Matter operate?

Music Minds Matter operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Music Minds Matter a registered charity?

Yes — Music Minds Matter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199795.