Thames' Friends
THAMES friends exists to inspire young musicians in Tower Hamlets. We do this through fundraising to provide additional opportunities to make music at the THAMES Saturday Music Centre and beyond. We work to provide opportunities for children across the Borough of Tower Hamlets for music education and musical enrichment raising funds to provide the resources to support this work.
Activities & Mission
THAMES friends exists to inspire young musicians in Tower Hamlets. We do this through fundraising to provide additional opportunities to make music at the THAMES Saturday Music Centre and beyond. We work to provide opportunities for children across the Borough of Tower Hamlets for music education and musical enrichment raising funds to provide the resources to support this work.
Grants
Thames' Friends makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending
- £4,652
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
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Frequently asked questions about Thames' Friends
What does Thames' Friends do?
THAMES friends exists to inspire young musicians in Tower Hamlets. We do this through fundraising to provide additional opportunities to make music at the THAMES Saturday Music Centre and beyond. We work to provide opportunities for children across the Borough of Tower Hamlets for music education and musical enrichment raising funds to provide the resources to support this work.
When was Thames' Friends registered as a charity?
Thames' Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 April 2013 as charity number 1151465. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Thames' Friends?
Thames' Friends is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Terence GILVIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Thames' Friends operate?
Thames' Friends operates across 4 areas: City Of London, Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
Is Thames' Friends a registered charity?
Yes — Thames' Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151465.
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- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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