The Music Man Project

The Music Man Project is a music education service for people with learning disabilities, providing life-changing music tuition leading to inspirational performance opportunities for all. It gives grants for accessible arts education, promotes equal access for performers, carries out research and raises awareness of the achievements of disadvantaged people across the UK and around the world.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Country

India Nepal Northern Ireland Philippines South Africa United States

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£91,851

Latest Expenditure

£59,994

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 65.3%

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Inner Wheel Club of Havering (organisation 1031542)
Asset transfer in in 2024 — Bobby Birn Memorial Trust (organisation 1014853)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£91,851	£59,994	0 / 15
2024	£137,765	£109,570	0 / 15
2023	£30,903	£27,126	0 / 15
2022	£39,842	£23,874	0 / 0
2021	£34,317	£28,684	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Music Man Project

What does The Music Man Project do?

How much income did The Music Man Project report in 2025?

The Music Man Project reported total income of £92k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Music Man Project registered as a charity?

The Music Man Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2020 as charity number 1188041. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Music Man Project?

The Music Man Project is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Stanley BEM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Music Man Project operate?

The Music Man Project operates across 7 areas, including India, Nepal, Northern Ireland and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Music Man Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Music Man Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188041.