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Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research

Also known as: Society for Research in Psychology of Music and Music Education, Sempre

The Society's aims are to provide an international forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and to disseminate research findings in the fields of music education and music psychology. The Society publishes three journals with Sage, has a book series with Routledge and an extensive international awards programme that provides support for small scale projects, travel and conference attendance.

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Activities & Mission

The Society's aims are to provide an international forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and to disseminate research findings in the fields of music education and music psychology. The Society publishes three journals with Sage, has a book series with Routledge and an extensive international awards programme that provides support for small scale projects, travel and conference attendance.

Grants

Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£182,947
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£145,322
Latest Expenditure
£182,947

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 125.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£145,322
£182,9470 / 0
2024
£157,107
£125,6940 / 0
2023
£171,825
£134,8320 / 0
2023
£188,937
£64,4670 / 0
2022
£169,921
£68,6560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research

What does Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research do?

The Society's aims are to provide an international forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and to disseminate research findings in the fields of music education and music psychology. The Society publishes three journals with Sage, has a book series with Routledge and an extensive international awards programme that provides support for small scale projects, travel and conference attendance.

How much income did Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research report in 2025?

Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research reported total income of £145k and reported expenditure of £183k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research registered as a charity?

Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 December 1986 as charity number 295670. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research?

Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR GRAHAM FREDERICK WELCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research operate?

Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research a registered charity?

Yes — Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295670.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 December 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
295670
Charity Number
295670

Trustees

PROFESSOR GRAHAM FREDERICK WELCH Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Mary Prior
PROFESSOR GEORGE ADAM OCKELFORD
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Ian Ralph McKenzie Cross
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Karen Burland Clark
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Society for Research in Psychology of Music and Music Education
  • Sempre

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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