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The Black Dog Music Project

We are a user led community music group that provides music sessions in purpose built studios for beginners to ex professional musicians who have suffered mental health problems, addictions or disabilities. The Project is keen to be involved with enabling its members to establish themselves into the wider community and challenge any form of discrimination experienced during their recovery journey.

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Activities & Mission

We are a user led community music group that provides music sessions in purpose built studios for beginners to ex professional musicians who have suffered mental health problems, addictions or disabilities. The Project is keen to be involved with enabling its members to establish themselves into the wider community and challenge any form of discrimination experienced during their recovery journey.

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
£56,751
Latest Expenditure
£48,544

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.5%
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£56,751
£48,5440 / 7
2024
£15,775
£21,0180 / 6
2023
£18,640
£14,7670 / 10
2022
£11,560
£8,1320 / 12

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Frequently asked questions about The Black Dog Music Project

What does The Black Dog Music Project do?

We are a user led community music group that provides music sessions in purpose built studios for beginners to ex professional musicians who have suffered mental health problems, addictions or disabilities. The Project is keen to be involved with enabling its members to establish themselves into the wider community and challenge any form of discrimination experienced during their recovery journey.

How much income did The Black Dog Music Project report in 2025?

The Black Dog Music Project reported total income of £57k and reported expenditure of £49k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Black Dog Music Project registered as a charity?

The Black Dog Music Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2013 as charity number 1153232. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Black Dog Music Project?

The Black Dog Music Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kerri Madders. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Black Dog Music Project operate?

The Black Dog Music Project operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Black Dog Music Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Black Dog Music Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153232.

Details

Address
c/o Earth Studios
Unit 9 Caston Industrial Estate
Salhouse Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR7 9AQ
Registration Date
5 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036896
Charity Number
1153232

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Trustees

Kerri Madders Chair
Jason Barnes
John Jolley
Mark Richard Ingle

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