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Swindon Music Service

The Charity aims to create opportunities which will deepen the interests and skills of children and youngpeople from 0 to 18, and families and people of all ages in the community through providing a range ofmusical and social experiences. Music programmes in local schools will be delivered, supported and facilitated.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity aims to create opportunities which will deepen the interests and skills of children and youngpeople from 0 to 18, and families and people of all ages in the community through providing a range ofmusical and social experiences. Music programmes in local schools will be delivered, supported and facilitated.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£834,476
Latest Expenditure
£666,046

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,140
Charitable Activities £804,566
Other Trading £5,770
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £663,307
Raising Funds £2,739
Governance £5,380
Grants to Institutions £86,514
Other Expenditure £0

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
£834,476
£666,046£663,307£350,190£350,19032 / 4
2024
£579,959
£582,008£580,721£181,760£173,49829 / 3
2023
£538,568
£565,873£565,873£184,043£139,61229 / 3
2022
£519,959
£540,547£538,644£213,114£139,94627 / 1
2021
£559,343
£511,671£511,605£231,702£100,00027 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Swindon Music Service

What does Swindon Music Service do?

The Charity aims to create opportunities which will deepen the interests and skills of children and youngpeople from 0 to 18, and families and people of all ages in the community through providing a range ofmusical and social experiences. Music programmes in local schools will be delivered, supported and facilitated.

How much income did Swindon Music Service report in 2025?

Swindon Music Service reported total income of £834k and reported expenditure of £666k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Swindon Music Service?

Swindon Music Service has a program ratio of 79.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Swindon Music Service registered as a charity?

Swindon Music Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 2018 as charity number 1179203. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Swindon Music Service?

Swindon Music Service is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Swindon Music Service operate?

Swindon Music Service operates in Swindon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Swindon Music Service a registered charity?

Yes — Swindon Music Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179203.

Details

Address
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
THE PLATFORM
FARINGDON ROAD
SWINDON
SN1 5BJ
Registration Date
16 July 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5123140
Charity Number
1179203

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Trustees

Bethany Durston BMus
Chak Man Vincent Ho
Dr Anne-Sophie Rouziere
Elizabeth Matthews
James Michael Heydon
Kristina Jack
Major PETER CLARK MMus ARCM
Rainer Dolz
Sek Yan Chan

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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