Newham Music Trust
Also known as: Newham Academy of Music, Soundscape
We provide music education, therapy and activities to schools and communities throughout the London Borough of Newham .
Activities & Mission
We provide music education, therapy and activities to schools and communities throughout the London Borough of Newham .
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,872,424 | £1,846,166 | £1,769,656 | £707,187 | £476,553 | 70 / 0 |
| 2023 | £750,474 | £760,403 | £740,615 | £680,929 | £643,403 | 66 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,258,195 | £1,211,160 | £1,189,024 | £690,858 | £605,000 | 69 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,168,561 | £989,401 | £984,565 | £643,823 | £490,000 | 63 / 0 |
| 2020 | £998,693 | £977,490 | £972,267 | £464,663 | £279,603 | 60 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Newham Music Trust
What does Newham Music Trust do?
We provide music education, therapy and activities to schools and communities throughout the London Borough of Newham .
How much income did Newham Music Trust report in 2024?
Newham Music Trust reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newham Music Trust?
Newham Music Trust has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newham Music Trust registered as a charity?
Newham Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 1995 as charity number 1050105. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Newham Music Trust?
Newham Music Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Christopher Brannick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newham Music Trust operate?
Newham Music Trust operates in Newham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Newham Music Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Newham Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050105.
Details
St Luke's Business Centre
85 Tarling Road
Canning Town
LONDON
E16 1HN
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Also Known As
- Newham Academy of Music
- Soundscape
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated