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New Note Projects

NEW NOTE PROJECTS USES MUSIC TO COMBAT SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THEIR FIRST PROJECT IS NEW NOTE ORCHESTRA BASED IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE AND IS THE FIRST ORCHESTRA IN THE WORLD DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. AIMS ARE TO HELP PEOPLE STAY SOBER AND TACKLE STIGMAS SURROUNDING ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION. A PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL CONDUCTOR AND THERAPEUTIC FACILITATOR GUIDE WEEKLY REHEARSALS

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Activities & Mission

NEW NOTE PROJECTS USES MUSIC TO COMBAT SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THEIR FIRST PROJECT IS NEW NOTE ORCHESTRA BASED IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE AND IS THE FIRST ORCHESTRA IN THE WORLD DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. AIMS ARE TO HELP PEOPLE STAY SOBER AND TACKLE STIGMAS SURROUNDING ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION. A PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL CONDUCTOR AND THERAPEUTIC FACILITATOR GUIDE WEEKLY REHEARSALS

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
£147,387
Latest Expenditure
£91,298

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 61.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 61.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£147,387
£91,2980 / 15
2024
£101,063
£100,8000 / 15
2023
£102,008
£83,4870 / 22
2022
£48,184
£82,8920 / 12
2021
£100,360
£70,3400 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about New Note Projects

What does New Note Projects do?

NEW NOTE PROJECTS USES MUSIC TO COMBAT SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THEIR FIRST PROJECT IS NEW NOTE ORCHESTRA BASED IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE AND IS THE FIRST ORCHESTRA IN THE WORLD DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. AIMS ARE TO HELP PEOPLE STAY SOBER AND TACKLE STIGMAS SURROUNDING ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION. A PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL CONDUCTOR AND THERAPEUTIC FACILITATOR GUIDE WEEKLY REHEARSALS

How much income did New Note Projects report in 2025?

New Note Projects reported total income of £147k and reported expenditure of £91k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was New Note Projects registered as a charity?

New Note Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2015 as charity number 1161284. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs New Note Projects?

New Note Projects is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does New Note Projects operate?

New Note Projects operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is New Note Projects a registered charity?

Yes — New Note Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161284.

Details

Address
New Note Projects
Concorde House
18 Margaret Street
Brighton BN2 1TS
BN2 1TS
Registration Date
15 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5058287
Charity Number
1161284

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Trustees

Claudia Clarkson
David Martin
Denis Byrne
Also governs 1 other charity
Julia Handelman-Smith
Rachel Ayuba
Sarah Erskine

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