The National Federation Of Music Societies

Also known as: Making Music, Nfms

To represent and support voluntary and amateur music groups throughout the UK.

Activities & Mission

To represent and support voluntary and amateur music groups throughout the UK.

Grants

The National Federation Of Music Societies makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2025): £12,450
Who it helps: other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports: education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£936,095

Latest Expenditure

£876,179

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £77,911

Charitable Activities £784,440

Other Trading £35,117

Investments £38,627

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £859,187

Raising Funds £16,992

Governance £14,248

Grants to Institutions £12,450

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£936,095	£876,179	£859,187	£1,101,039	£169,502	19 / 3
2024	£1,021,125	£826,903	£807,841	£1,053,350	£190,611	18 / 88
2023	£928,990	£841,299	£821,634	£851,546	£139,724	17 / 16
2022	£702,779	£770,619	£754,534	£753,537	£258,332	16 / 101
2021	£721,305	£761,166	£747,423	£825,071	£283,118	16 / 98

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Frequently asked questions about The National Federation Of Music Societies

What does The National Federation Of Music Societies do?

To represent and support voluntary and amateur music groups throughout the UK.

How much income did The National Federation Of Music Societies report in 2025?

The National Federation Of Music Societies reported total income of £936k and reported expenditure of £876k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The National Federation Of Music Societies?

The National Federation Of Music Societies has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The National Federation Of Music Societies registered as a charity?

The National Federation Of Music Societies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 1967 as charity number 249219. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The National Federation Of Music Societies?

The National Federation Of Music Societies is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret Ruth Harrison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Federation Of Music Societies operate?

The National Federation Of Music Societies operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The National Federation Of Music Societies a registered charity?

Yes — The National Federation Of Music Societies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249219.