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Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust

Also known as: Sound Waves South West

SWSW provides:1. Music Therapy for children by State Registered Music Therapists in North Cornwall and North West Devon.2. A free Instrument Loan Scheme (ILS) to school children having lessons within the SWSW catchment area3. Annual music workshops for schools with professional musicians4. An annual award to a music student who has shown exceptional improvement in difficult circumstances

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Activities & Mission

SWSW provides:1. Music Therapy for children by State Registered Music Therapists in North Cornwall and North West Devon.2. A free Instrument Loan Scheme (ILS) to school children having lessons within the SWSW catchment area3. Annual music workshops for schools with professional musicians4. An annual award to a music student who has shown exceptional improvement in difficult circumstances

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,624
Latest Expenditure
£36,945

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 188.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 188.3%
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — Bratton Clovelly Festival (organisation 5077910)
  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Bude Music Society (organisation 262921)
  • Asset transfer in in 2017 — Sound Waves South West Music and Music Therapy Trust (organisation 3983816)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£19,624
£36,9450 / 0
2023
£25,588
£51,6200 / 4
2022
£25,270
£39,8300 / 0
2021
£86,554
£33,8360 / 0
2020
£28,837
£14,1560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust

What does Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust do?

SWSW provides:1. Music Therapy for children by State Registered Music Therapists in North Cornwall and North West Devon.2. A free Instrument Loan Scheme (ILS) to school children having lessons within the SWSW catchment area3. Annual music workshops for schools with professional musicians4. An annual award to a music student who has shown exceptional improvement in difficult circumstances

How much income did Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust report in 2024?

Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £37k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust registered as a charity?

Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 2016 as charity number 1167138. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust?

Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Alan John Whittle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust operate?

Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Devon.

Is Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sound Waves South West Music And Music Therapy Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167138.

Details

Address
Thorne Farmhouse
Bridgerule
HOLSWORTHY
Devon
EX22 7HD
Registration Date
17 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5079759
Charity Number
1167138

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Trustees

Dr Alan John Whittle Chair
Christopher Mallow
David Charles Puddick
Also governs 1 other charity
ELIZABETH CLARE MONRO
JANET ELIZABETH ASH
Jayne Christine Ensell-Bowen
John Anderson
Susan Felicity Anne Kershaw
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Sound Waves South West

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