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Musicability Foundation

MusicAbility Foundation provides and promotes access to music education services and resources, promotes and supports music therapy, and presents concerts, lectures and workshops relating to music. The charity is based in Penzance and most of its work is based in West Cornwall.

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Activities & Mission

MusicAbility Foundation provides and promotes access to music education services and resources, promotes and supports music therapy, and presents concerts, lectures and workshops relating to music. The charity is based in Penzance and most of its work is based in West Cornwall.

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.

Local Authority

Cornwall

Financial Information

Latest Income
£90,220
Latest Expenditure
£78,363

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 7.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £599,101
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £19,816
Investments £0
Other Income £943

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £43,990
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,491
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£90,220
£78,3630 / 6
2023
£61,151
£37,7990 / 2
2022
£619,860
£43,990£43,990£575,871£25,0000 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Musicability Foundation

What does Musicability Foundation do?

MusicAbility Foundation provides and promotes access to music education services and resources, promotes and supports music therapy, and presents concerts, lectures and workshops relating to music. The charity is based in Penzance and most of its work is based in West Cornwall.

How much income did Musicability Foundation report in 2024?

Musicability Foundation reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £78k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Musicability Foundation registered as a charity?

Musicability Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2021 as charity number 1197197. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Musicability Foundation?

Musicability Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL ANTHONY CONBOYE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Musicability Foundation operate?

Musicability Foundation operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Musicability Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Musicability Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197197.

Details

Address
MUSICABILITY CENTRE
10 PARADE STREET
PENZANCE
TR18 4BU
Registration Date
17 December 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5180347
Charity Number
1197197

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Trustees

MICHAEL ANTHONY CONBOYE Chair
Amelia Setiawati Brewer
Dr Cheryl Teresa Day
Also governs 1 other charity
Edward Nicholas Francis-Smith
JOWANNA BRIDGET CONBOYE
JULIA HAVARD
Mimi Jade Samantha Bird Dr
Richard John Davies
Also governs 1 other charity
TERRY JANE BINNS

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