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
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.
Financial Information
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £19,624 | £36,945 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £25,588 | £51,620 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £25,270 | £39,830 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £86,554 | £33,836 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £28,837 | £14,156 | 0 / 0 |
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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.
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HOLSWORTHY
Devon
EX22 7HD
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- 30 July 2026
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