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Sound Sense

Sound Sense promotes the value of community music and helps community musicians to develop their professional practice. We have an important role to play in helping to increase participation in music-making among disadvantaged and minority groups. And by supporting the sector we develop the creative economy.

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Activities & Mission

Sound Sense promotes the value of community music and helps community musicians to develop their professional practice. We have an important role to play in helping to increase participation in music-making among disadvantaged and minority groups. And by supporting the sector we develop the creative economy.

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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
£54,966
Latest Expenditure
£54,587

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 99.3%
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
£54,966
£54,5870 / 0
2024
£53,638
£53,2270 / 0
2023
£54,212
£51,9140 / 0
2022
£56,626
£50,9260 / 0
2021
£62,985
£63,8420 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Sound Sense

What does Sound Sense do?

Sound Sense promotes the value of community music and helps community musicians to develop their professional practice. We have an important role to play in helping to increase participation in music-making among disadvantaged and minority groups. And by supporting the sector we develop the creative economy.

How much income did Sound Sense report in 2025?

Sound Sense reported total income of £55k and reported expenditure of £55k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sound Sense registered as a charity?

Sound Sense was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2000 as charity number 1080918. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Sound Sense?

Sound Sense is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rebecca Denniff. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sound Sense operate?

Sound Sense operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Sound Sense a registered charity?

Yes — Sound Sense is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080918.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 May 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971341
Charity Number
1080918

Trustees

Rebecca Denniff Chair
Angelica Loening
Carol A Bowden
Ceri Tippetts
Dr Dave Camlin
Dr Tenley Martin
Eleanor Lauren Knott
Emily Crossland
Holly Radford
Isabel Emerson
Kimberley Harper
Lee Robert Holder
Rory Wells

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19 October 2026
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