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The Music For Schools Foundation

THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSICAL EDUCATION PRIMARILY BY MAKING INSTRUMENTAL TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE

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Activities & Mission

THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSICAL EDUCATION PRIMARILY BY MAKING INSTRUMENTAL TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£608,462
Latest Expenditure
£541,384

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,989
Charitable Activities £601,999
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,474
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £541,384
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,710
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£608,462
£541,384£541,384£186,791£186,7915 / 0
2024
£569,421
£524,118£524,118£119,713£05 / 0
2023
£518,937
£490,871£490,871£74,410£04 / 0
2022
£297,501
£390,2560 / 0
2021
£329,589
£362,1380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Music For Schools Foundation

What does The Music For Schools Foundation do?

THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSICAL EDUCATION PRIMARILY BY MAKING INSTRUMENTAL TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE

How much income did The Music For Schools Foundation report in 2025?

The Music For Schools Foundation reported total income of £608k and reported expenditure of £541k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Music For Schools Foundation registered as a charity?

The Music For Schools Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 1998 as charity number 1067859. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Music For Schools Foundation?

The Music For Schools Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Music For Schools Foundation operate?

The Music For Schools Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Music For Schools Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Music For Schools Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067859.

Details

Address
The Gateway
85-101 Sankey Street
WARRINGTON
Cheshire
WA1 1SR
Registration Date
30 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3946721
Charity Number
1067859

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Trustees

ANGELA PADBURY
MATTHEW BYRNE
SALLY MERCER

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