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The Music In Secondary Schools Trust

Also known as: Mist, The Music in Schools Trust

To be at the forefront of classical music education in challenging and disadvantaged secondary schools; providing funding to enable all students as they enter their secondary school to be given a classical musical instrument alongside regular group tuition and the opportunities to perform, and to improve the quality of teaching, learning and leadership of music through high quality staff training.

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Activities & Mission

To be at the forefront of classical music education in challenging and disadvantaged secondary schools; providing funding to enable all students as they enter their secondary school to be given a classical musical instrument alongside regular group tuition and the opportunities to perform, and to improve the quality of teaching, learning and leadership of music through high quality staff training.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,086,689
Latest Expenditure
£1,347,736

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £91,024
Charitable Activities £837,907
Other Trading £0
Investments £157,758
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,251,552
Raising Funds £96,184
Governance £8,100
Grants to Institutions £449,586
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.

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
£1,086,689
£1,347,736£1,251,552£5,210,835£5,135,05110 / 0
2024
£1,409,069
£1,416,598£1,350,905£5,708,092£5,708,0929 / 0
2023
£6,173,356
£1,279,755£1,254,830£5,589,545£5,589,5457 / 0
2022
£982,129
£825,735£801,158£832,069£619,5695 / 0
2021
£964,113
£986,814£910,756£675,675£638,1755 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Music In Secondary Schools Trust

What does The Music In Secondary Schools Trust do?

To be at the forefront of classical music education in challenging and disadvantaged secondary schools; providing funding to enable all students as they enter their secondary school to be given a classical musical instrument alongside regular group tuition and the opportunities to perform, and to improve the quality of teaching, learning and leadership of music through high quality staff training.

How much income did The Music In Secondary Schools Trust report in 2025?

The Music In Secondary Schools Trust reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Music In Secondary Schools Trust registered as a charity?

The Music In Secondary Schools Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2013 as charity number 1151662. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Music In Secondary Schools Trust?

The Music In Secondary Schools Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is HONOURABLE ANDREW DANIEL WOLFSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Music In Secondary Schools Trust operate?

The Music In Secondary Schools Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Music In Secondary Schools Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Music In Secondary Schools Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151662.

Details

Address
MiSST
8 Highbury Grove
LONDON
N5 2EQ
Registration Date
17 April 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036331
Charity Number
1151662

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Trustees

HONOURABLE ANDREW DANIEL WOLFSON Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
Also governs 1 other charity
LADY MADELEINE ASTRID LLOYD WEBBER
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Mist
  • The Music in Schools Trust

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