Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
Also known as: The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre, The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre Limited, Nordoff Robbins, Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, Nrmt, Nordoff & Robbins, Nordoff and Robbins
1. Providing and extending music therapy services nationwide;2. Training professional music therapists and transmittingmusic therapy knowledge and skills through broadereducational programmes;3. Researching and developing music therapy as aprofessional practice and an academic discipline.
Activities & Mission
1. Providing and extending music therapy services nationwide;2. Training professional music therapists and transmittingmusic therapy knowledge and skills through broadereducational programmes;3. Researching and developing music therapy as aprofessional practice and an academic discipline.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,535,921 | £8,563,347 | £6,194,117 | £7,749,506 | £3,900,000 | 162 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,980,125 | £8,183,409 | £6,502,797 | £9,460,035 | £7,785,407 | 151 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,639,693 | £7,383,228 | £5,801,690 | £11,389,220 | £6,314,292 | 133 / 5 |
| 2021 | £4,097,797 | £5,285,980 | £4,354,645 | £12,438,471 | £5,617,941 | 127 / 5 |
| 2020 | £4,960,542 | £5,446,092 | £4,446,870 | £12,945,518 | £6,693,974 | 127 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
What does Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy do?
1. Providing and extending music therapy services nationwide;2. Training professional music therapists and transmittingmusic therapy knowledge and skills through broadereducational programmes;3. Researching and developing music therapy as aprofessional practice and an academic discipline.
How much income did Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy report in 2024?
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy reported total income of £6.54m and reported expenditure of £8.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy?
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy has a program ratio of 94.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy registered as a charity?
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1980 as charity number 280960. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy?
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Banks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy operate?
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy a registered charity?
Yes — Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280960.
Details
LONDON
NW5 1PQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre
- The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre Limited
- Nordoff Robbins
- Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy
- Nrmt
- Nordoff & Robbins
- Nordoff and Robbins
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated