Sound Connections
Sound Connections develops, supports & empowers young Londoners through high quality music-making opportunities. We do this by delivering groundbreaking participatory music projects, providing professional development to music organisations and practitioners, and undertaking high quality action research and advocacy to promote best practice in music education.
Activities & Mission
Sound Connections develops, supports & empowers young Londoners through high quality music-making opportunities. We do this by delivering groundbreaking participatory music projects, providing professional development to music organisations and practitioners, and undertaking high quality action research and advocacy to promote best practice in music education.
Grants
Sound Connections makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £427,893
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
- 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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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £425,591 | £427,893 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £379,882 | £420,593 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £354,312 | £381,148 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £638,190 | £547,097 | £542,147 | £278,942 | £105,657 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £536,370 | £489,398 | £484,523 | £187,849 | £107,228 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sound Connections
What does Sound Connections do?
Sound Connections develops, supports & empowers young Londoners through high quality music-making opportunities. We do this by delivering groundbreaking participatory music projects, providing professional development to music organisations and practitioners, and undertaking high quality action research and advocacy to promote best practice in music education.
How much income did Sound Connections report in 2025?
Sound Connections reported total income of £426k and reported expenditure of £428k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sound Connections registered as a charity?
Sound Connections was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 2003 as charity number 1095947. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Sound Connections?
Sound Connections is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Samantha Lorraine Spence-Stimpson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sound Connections operate?
Sound Connections operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sound Connections a registered charity?
Yes — Sound Connections is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095947.
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- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
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