The National Foundation For Youth Music
Also known as: Youth Music
Youth Music is a national charity investing in music-making projects for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.
Activities & Mission
Youth Music is a national charity investing in music-making projects for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (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 | £13,256,269 | £12,422,730 | £12,184,116 | £4,784,305 | £2,000,000 | 31 / 0 |
| 2024 | £12,934,021 | £12,194,248 | £11,973,298 | £3,950,766 | £3,950,766 | 28 / 0 |
| 2023 | £12,490,401 | £12,551,075 | £12,343,452 | £3,210,993 | £3,021,079 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £13,354,079 | £14,391,927 | £14,159,118 | £3,271,667 | £3,067,308 | 26 / 0 |
| 2021 | £13,205,330 | £12,753,630 | £12,526,785 | £4,309,515 | £1,021,570 | 23 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The National Foundation For Youth Music
What does The National Foundation For Youth Music do?
Youth Music is a national charity investing in music-making projects for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.
How much income did The National Foundation For Youth Music report in 2025?
The National Foundation For Youth Music reported total income of £13.26m and reported expenditure of £12.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Foundation For Youth Music?
The National Foundation For Youth Music has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Foundation For Youth Music registered as a charity?
The National Foundation For Youth Music was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 1999 as charity number 1075032. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The National Foundation For Youth Music?
The National Foundation For Youth Music is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charlotte Rachel Edgeworth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Foundation For Youth Music operate?
The National Foundation For Youth Music operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Foundation For Youth Music a registered charity?
Yes — The National Foundation For Youth Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075032.
Details
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- 14 May 2026
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