The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians
Also known as: London Music Fund, Mayor's Music Fund, Mfym
Trading as the "London Music Fund", the charity awards Scholarships to children with musical potential and commitment to learning an instrument, whose families are unable to afford the ongoing cost of tuition. It also funds Partnerships between music hubs, schools and professional arts organisations, addressing specific gaps in provision. Applications are only accepted from London Music Hubs.
Activities & Mission
Trading as the "London Music Fund", the charity awards Scholarships to children with musical potential and commitment to learning an instrument, whose families are unable to afford the ongoing cost of tuition. It also funds Partnerships between music hubs, schools and professional arts organisations, addressing specific gaps in provision. Applications are only accepted from London Music Hubs.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £878,263 | £864,637 | £635,784 | £241,415 | £0 | 4 / 10 |
| 2024 | £703,902 | £640,592 | £573,364 | £227,789 | £227,789 | 3 / 10 |
| 2023 | £696,652 | £681,654 | £637,124 | £164,479 | £164,479 | 3 / 10 |
| 2022 | £674,431 | £648,311 | £589,397 | £149,481 | £149,481 | 3 / 10 |
| 2021 | £518,667 | £608,036 | £571,199 | £123,361 | £123,361 | 3 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians
What does The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians do?
Trading as the "London Music Fund", the charity awards Scholarships to children with musical potential and commitment to learning an instrument, whose families are unable to afford the ongoing cost of tuition. It also funds Partnerships between music hubs, schools and professional arts organisations, addressing specific gaps in provision. Applications are only accepted from London Music Hubs.
How much income did The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians report in 2025?
The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians reported total income of £878k and reported expenditure of £865k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians?
The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians has a program ratio of 72.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians registered as a charity?
The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 2011 as charity number 1141216. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians?
The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Baroness Fleet Veronica Wadley CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians operate?
The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians a registered charity?
Yes — The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141216.
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Also Known As
- London Music Fund
- Mayor's Music Fund
- Mfym
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated