The Nucleo Project
Nucleo is a "music for social action" project offering free, ensemble-based music-making opportunities to children and young people through our immersive programme in North Kensington.We run a national Instrument Donation Bank to get unused instruments into the hands of young musicians, and we deliver the national Young Leaders Programme.
Activities & Mission
Nucleo is a "music for social action" project offering free, ensemble-based music-making opportunities to children and young people through our immersive programme in North Kensington.We run a national Instrument Donation Bank to get unused instruments into the hands of young musicians, and we deliver the national Young Leaders Programme.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £585,849 | £640,144 | £547,269 | £166,079 | £160,000 | 10 / 10 |
| 2023 | £646,800 | £628,610 | £549,502 | £220,374 | £118,421 | 9 / 10 |
| 2022 | £448,716 | £479,175 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £481,812 | £373,841 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2020 | £437,471 | £331,189 | 0 / 14 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Nucleo Project
What does The Nucleo Project do?
Nucleo is a "music for social action" project offering free, ensemble-based music-making opportunities to children and young people through our immersive programme in North Kensington.We run a national Instrument Donation Bank to get unused instruments into the hands of young musicians, and we deliver the national Young Leaders Programme.
How much income did The Nucleo Project report in 2024?
The Nucleo Project reported total income of £586k and reported expenditure of £640k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Nucleo Project?
The Nucleo Project has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Nucleo Project registered as a charity?
The Nucleo Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2016 as charity number 1169328. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Nucleo Project?
The Nucleo Project is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Nucleo Project operate?
The Nucleo Project operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Nucleo Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Nucleo Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169328.
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