open up music

The charity supports children and young people. Open Up Music is a registered charity whose purpose is disability. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

Open Up Music empowers young disabled musicians to build inclusive youth orchestras. Together we develop accessible musical instruments and repertoire, challenge expectations and forge new progression routes through the creation of great music.

Fundraising

See where Open Up Music is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£832,983

Latest Expenditure

£801,266

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 85.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 14.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £712,841

Charitable Activities £120,142

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £686,002

Raising Funds £115,264

Governance £2,959

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£832,983	£801,266	£686,002	£356,908	£314,757	12 / 0
2023	£763,688	£722,795	£612,324	£325,191	£192,090	12 / 0
2022	£631,482	£697,417	£587,657	£284,298	£174,089	11 / 0
2021	£560,702	£565,252	£490,061	£350,233	£110,173	10 / 1
2020	£686,982	£543,052	£467,273	£354,783	£117,402	10 / 2