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Music Support UK

Music Support offers four key services:1. Helpline. We have developed an extensive network within the professional addiction and mental health service providers? community whom we signpost to. A free professional clinical assessment is offered to those in need.2. Safe Tents at music festivals3. Crisis support for emergencies4. Workshops and Training to educate and support.

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Activities & Mission

Music Support offers four key services:1. Helpline. We have developed an extensive network within the professional addiction and mental health service providers? community whom we signpost to. A free professional clinical assessment is offered to those in need.2. Safe Tents at music festivals3. Crisis support for emergencies4. Workshops and Training to educate and support.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£375,582
Latest Expenditure
£703,670

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 23.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £972,508
Charitable Activities £95,600
Other Trading £84,503
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £268,786
Raising Funds £56,620
Governance £1,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£375,582
£703,6700 / 8
2024
£385,381
£501,7920 / 11
2023
£1,152,611
£325,406£268,786£883,416£883,4166 / 10
2022
£298,429
£305,4610 / 20
2021
£275,874
£240,4320 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Music Support UK

What does Music Support UK do?

Music Support offers four key services:1. Helpline. We have developed an extensive network within the professional addiction and mental health service providers? community whom we signpost to. A free professional clinical assessment is offered to those in need.2. Safe Tents at music festivals3. Crisis support for emergencies4. Workshops and Training to educate and support.

How much income did Music Support UK report in 2025?

Music Support UK reported total income of £376k and reported expenditure of £704k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Music Support UK registered as a charity?

Music Support UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2016 as charity number 1170231. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Music Support UK?

Music Support UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MATTHEW THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Music Support UK operate?

Music Support UK operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Music Support UK a registered charity?

Yes — Music Support UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170231.

Details

Address
Music Support UK
Toynbee Studios
28 Commercial Street
LONDON
E1 6AB
Registration Date
17 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081570
Charity Number
1170231

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Trustees

MATTHEW THOMAS Chair
ANDREW ARTHUR FRANKS
ANTHONY JEREMY COHEN FCA
Fiona Macleod
Hugh Philip Gadsdon
James Kliffen
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Ward
Rachael Lander
Shamal Kumal
Suzi Green

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