North Music Trust
Also known as: Sage Gateshead, The Sage Gateshead, The Sage
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is an International home for music and musical discovery, with roots, a world-wide reputation, a global programme and a fully inclusive welcome to all its users and to all musical styles and languages.
Activities & Mission
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is an International home for music and musical discovery, with roots, a world-wide reputation, a global programme and a fully inclusive welcome to all its users and to all musical styles and languages.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,985,124 | £16,804,552 | £14,158,361 | £16,421,024 | £1,512,681 | 405 / 237 |
| 2024 | £15,829,848 | £16,255,129 | £13,731,195 | £14,339,669 | £1,609,874 | 405 / 275 |
| 2023 | £12,865,057 | £14,064,602 | £12,417,878 | £14,430,671 | £2,128,801 | 345 / 112 |
| 2022 | £11,255,297 | £10,108,306 | £9,187,942 | £15,910,532 | £3,373,173 | 480 / 93 |
| 2021 | £13,497,541 | £9,434,382 | £6,880,679 | £14,523,201 | £2,305,060 | 508 / 68 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North Music Trust
What does North Music Trust do?
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is an International home for music and musical discovery, with roots, a world-wide reputation, a global programme and a fully inclusive welcome to all its users and to all musical styles and languages.
How much income did North Music Trust report in 2025?
North Music Trust reported total income of £16.99m and reported expenditure of £16.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North Music Trust?
North Music Trust has a program ratio of 74.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North Music Trust registered as a charity?
North Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2001 as charity number 1087445. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs North Music Trust?
North Music Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andy Haldane. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North Music Trust operate?
North Music Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is North Music Trust a registered charity?
Yes — North Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087445.
Details
International Centre for Music
St Mary's Square
GATESHEAD
Tyne And Wear
NE8 2JR
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Also Known As
- Sage Gateshead
- The Sage Gateshead
- The Sage
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated