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Restore The Music UK

The advancement of music education of young people in the UK, including but not limited to, the provision of:i) musical instrumentsii) tuitioniii) funding specifically for music - related student endeavours,for children in state (non fee paying ) primary and secondary education. Aim achieved through granting of funds directly to schools who fit the eligibility criteria.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of music education of young people in the UK, including but not limited to, the provision of:i) musical instrumentsii) tuitioniii) funding specifically for music - related student endeavours,for children in state (non fee paying ) primary and secondary education. Aim achieved through granting of funds directly to schools who fit the eligibility criteria.

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
£945,482
Latest Expenditure
£732,724

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £739,437
Charitable Activities £206,045
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £604,465
Raising Funds £128,259
Governance £14,887
Grants to Institutions £398,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£945,482
£732,724£604,465£384,678£150,0003 / 0
2024
£905,054
£928,000£797,000£171,920£150,0003 / 0
2023
£788,305
£750,175£639,448£194,877£150,0003 / 2
2022
£536,764
£490,965£398,466£156,747£150,0001 / 1
2021
£319,071
£292,2190 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Restore The Music UK

What does Restore The Music UK do?

The advancement of music education of young people in the UK, including but not limited to, the provision of:i) musical instrumentsii) tuitioniii) funding specifically for music - related student endeavours,for children in state (non fee paying ) primary and secondary education. Aim achieved through granting of funds directly to schools who fit the eligibility criteria.

How much income did Restore The Music UK report in 2025?

Restore The Music UK reported total income of £945k and reported expenditure of £733k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Restore The Music UK?

Restore The Music UK has a program ratio of 63.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Restore The Music UK registered as a charity?

Restore The Music UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2017 as charity number 1172363. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Restore The Music UK?

Restore The Music UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is GORDON SINGER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Restore The Music UK operate?

Restore The Music UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Restore The Music UK a registered charity?

Yes — Restore The Music UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172363.

Details

Address
6th floor
Park House
116 Park Street
LONDON
Registration Date
31 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5098478
Charity Number
1172363

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Trustees

GORDON SINGER Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHELLE GANDOLA
SARAH RAJANI

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